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James Woodward & Sons 12 bore Bar Action Sidelock Ejector – Sidelever Opening
Guns International #: 100615595 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Woodward, James 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 *** Recently restored by Toby Barclay of Heritage Guns UK this splendid Woodward, no. 4381, was made in the period 1886 – 1891. A highly experienced gunsmith to the English guntrade told me once that he rated James Woodward's shotguns over all other 'Makers. A short while later, when he saw this example, he reminded me of his comment and said it was guns like this that were the reason as it exhibited Best design and finish in every respect. *** Very likely built as a non-ejector, it was converted using the 'Thomas Perkes' ejector box: a direct competitor to Westley Richard's Deeley system. In fact the two mechanisms where so similar, the two companies fought a court action over it which Richards lost. Perkes may have won the battle but he lost the war: the court costs bankrupted him. Given this history, we can be fairly certain that the conversion was done before his bankruptcy in 1898. Based on the extremely high quality of the work, we believe that the conversion was probably done in-house by Woodward or another top-flight gunmaker. Although it appears to be original, it should be noted that this gun does not have the traditionally shaped Woodward safety slide.This gun has been recently TIG sleeved to a very high standard and this coupled with the sensitive restoration makes it a very pretty, safe and highly 'shootable' gun for either game or clays. Presented in its burgundy felt lined, leather case with some accessories and an original Woodward case label. *** The action is of traditional design and features: double triggers bolted by an automatic, top tang, safety slide; bar action sidelocks with bolstered tumbler pivots; gold lined cocking indicators; 'Robertson' style interceptor sears; disc-set strikers with vented retaining pins; 'Rogers' style cocking levers with anti-friction rollers; side lever opening, operating a 'Purdey Bolt'; 'Perkes' ejector box; 'Anson' forend catch; arcaded, clipped fences. *** Engraving style is Very Best Foliate Scroll with Floral Detail. Very probably engraved by Kell or Sumner. Gun weighs 6lb 9oz. Trigger pulls measure approximately: Front trigger 3 ¾ lbs Rear trigger 4 lbs. *** The TIG sleeved barrels are 30" in length, chambered for 2 ¾" (70mm) cartridges and are of brazed 'dovetail' lump construction with soft soldered ribs. Top rib is of the smooth, concave game type. London reproof for 70mm nitro powder cartridges in 2014. Right barrel is bored 0.727 and has a constriction of 0.010 for Improved Cylinder choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.033. The left barrel is bored 0.727 with a constriction of 0.030 for Full choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.036. There are two small scratches in the bluing on the right barrel near the chamber. The original Straight Hand Stock and Splinter Forend are crafted from highly figured walnut and the stock is lightly cast off for a right-handed shot, features well defined drop points, a white metal oval engraved with a 'H.J.T' (?) and a ½" ebonite butt plate secured with engraved screws. The forend has a small walnut inlay near the knuckle to accommodate the ejector box spring and a finely engraved steel tip. The stock dimensions are 14-13/16” by 1-5/8” by 2-5/8”. Slightly cast off for the right hand shot. *** The 20 lines per inch chequering has been freshened to its original pattern.The stock is finished with a traditional linseed oil based preparation as used on best guns by one of the top English makers. This finish uses no grain fillers to achieve its deep, smooth lustre, only many hours of alternate build and flatting off of the surface. *** Not for sale where prohibited by state or local laws. Buyer is responsible for all shipping, insurance, and any other related charges. I give a 3-day non-firing inspection period and will only accept returns at buyer’s expense if the gun is not as described in the listing. US Agent for Heritage Guns UK.
SOLD
Antique: Yes