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Stephen Grant 12 bore Bar Action Sidelock Ejector With Sidelever
Guns International #: 100555561 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Stephen Grant Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: MacNab
Company: MacNab Fine Firearms
Member Since: 6/30/07
State: Virginia
Zip: 24523
Country: United States
Phone: (704) 796-6364
Number of Active Listings: 31
Total Number of Listings: 950
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers Check, U.S. Postal Money Order, Personal Check
Description:
*** SOLD *** This is a superb example of a Best London sidelock ejector from this highly respected gunmaker, made in the heyday of the British gun trade. This gun may have been made originally as a non-ejector, converted in the 1890's, very probably in Grant's own workshops. Some Grant SLE's made up to 1900 have a very delicate ejector trip mechanism but fortunately this is not one. The ejector timing in this Grant is derived from the position of the lock tumbler in conjunction with the 'Purdey Bolt' and is much more substantial in design than the alternative. The serial number is 5913 and this gun was made in 1888. Number 2 of a pair. *** The action is of traditional bar action sidelock design and features side lever opening operating a 'Purdey Bolt'. It has a substantial passive top rib extension, double triggers bolted by an automatic top tang safety slide, bar action locks, Roger's cocking levers, disc set strikers, coil spring ejectors tripped by slides in the bar of the action and Anson's push rod forend catch. Gun weighs 6lb 11oz. This Grant has Best fine foliate scroll, finely carved action bar and signature 'fluted' fences. Top rib extension engraved 'PATENT EJECTOR'. *** The TIG sleeved steel-to-damascus barrels are 28" in length, chambered for 2 3/4" (70mm) cartridges and are of brazed 'through' lump construction with soft soldered ribs. Top rib is of the smooth, concave game type. London reproof for 70mm nitro powder cartridges in 2013. Right barrel is bored 0.732 and has a constriction of 0.010 for Improved Cylinder choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.025. Left barrel is bored 0.732 with a Modified constriction of 0.020. Minimum wall thickness is 0.025. *** A skilled stocker has professionally replaced the stock at some time and although not exotic in its figure, it has excellent dimensions. The replacement straight hand stock and original splinter forend are crafted from well figured walnut. The stock is lightly cast off for a right-handed shot; features well defined drop points, a white metal oval (engraved with unidentified coat of arms) and a crosscut butt. The forend has one repair to its edge, a small inlet within the checkering and an engraved steel tip. Stock dimensions are 14-3/8” by 1-5/8” by 2-3/8”. *** I am the US Agent for Heritage Guns, UK. I give a 3-day non-firing inspection and will only accept returns if gun is not as described. *** With its 28" TIG sleeved barrels proofed for 2 3/4" nitro cartridges, beautiful engraving, and shootable dimensions this Grant is a strong gun that is a joy to shoot and should give many years of service on game or clays with normal maintenance.
SOLD
Antique: Yes