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Samuel B Allport 20 bore Back Action Hammergun
Guns International #: 100615759 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Hammer 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: 42
Total Number of Listings: 965
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 neat little 20 bore hammergun was recently refurbished in the UK by Toby Barclaly of Heritage Guns. This Allport, no. 2085, was made circa 1875 – 1887 and is a most interesting and elegant, small bore, sporting hammergun such as were commonly purchased for young people or by ladies in the last quarter of the 19th Century.The gun is interesting as it incorporates a rare usage of Allport's own bolting leverwork, see bottom photo, utilising an offset internal lever to operate the otherwise normal 'Purdey Bolt'. Although showing some wear in places, the engraving was of the very Best quality and combined with the finely finished internal parts, it emphasizes that this was not built as a cheap gun. Coupled with the sensitive restoration, excellent barrel dimensions makes it a very pretty and safe gun for either game or clays. *** The action is generally of traditional design and features: double triggers; rounded action bar; Stanton patent rebounding, back action locks; high hammers; Sprung strikers; percussion fences; top lever opening, operating a 'Purdey Bolt' by way of Allport's patent leverwork; Deeley & Edge forend catch. *** Engraving style is Best Foliate Scroll (some wear in places). Gun weighs 5lb 3oz. Trigger pulls measure approximately: Front trigger 3 ½ lbs Rear trigger 3 ¾ lb. *** The soft solder sleeved, steel to damascus barrels are 28" in length, chambered for 2- ¾" (70mm) cartridges and are of brazed 'dovetail' lump construction with soft soldered ribs. Top rib is of smooth, concave game type, slightly swamped. Birmingham reproof for 70mm nitro powder cartridges in 2015. Right barrel is bored 0.624 and has a constriction of 0.013 for Modified choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.034. Left barrel is bored 0.626 with a constriction of 0.020 for Improved Modified choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.035. *** The Straight-hand Grip Stock and Splinter Forend (thought to be originals) are crafted from figured walnut and feature a vacant white metal oval. The forend carries a finely engraved steel tip. The stock is finished with 1/8" horn butt plate, secured by engraved screws, and is cast-off for a right-handed 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. Stock dimensions are 14-7/8” by 1-7/16” by 2-3/8”. Cast off for the right hand shot. *** 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. *** See this great gun and other fine doubles at the MacNab booth at the Southern Side-By-Side at Backwoods Quail in Georgetown, SC on October 23rd – 25th 2015.
SOLD
Antique: Yes