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J. & W. Tolley 20 Bore - HAMMER GUN, FINE DAMASCUS
Guns International #: 100648226 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Shotguns - English Double - Hammer Shotguns
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 174
Total Number of Listings: 5134
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
J. & W. Tolley 20 Bore SxS Shotgun
HAMMER GUN, FINE DAMASCUS, 1901 LONDON
General Specs: J & W Tolley, London, Year 1901, 20 Gauge, 4lbs 12oz, Side by Side
Serial Number: 7918
J. & W. Tolley is an English gunmaker of some notoriety, mostly noted for large bore waterfowlers. From about 1894 through 1903 they occupied a London address on New Bond St. where this gun, sn7918 built in 1901, was born. The earliest of the Tolley guns were not of the quality that they became in 1894 with their appointment as gunmakers to the King of Portugal and to the Persian Royal family. These are not casual appointments, and the quality can be seen in their guns from the London address after 1894. A careful review of the photographs will delight the knowledgeable and novice alike. The engraving on this gun is what made the Brits famous, with finely cut scroll covering 75% of its frame, beautiful screws and borders. The wood is still perfectly fit to the lockplates, frame, and top and bottom tang, the checkering still sharp, clear, and perfectly cut, culminating in the original horn butt plate, all with good shootable dimensions. The 28" damascus barrels show 97% fine damascus pattern, with tight ribs, dolls head extension, and very good bores. Weighing just 4 3/4lbs. and balanced perfectly 1/8" ahead of the hinge pin, this gun is a delight to carry and shoulder. AND, IMPORTANTLY, the gun was proofed after 1989 for 2 3/4" shells with 7/8oz. modern loads. The proof marks identify the actual existing specifications on the barrels, specifically the bore diameters and chamber lengths, so the gun is in proper proof. That said, it makes sense to care for this gun by shooting shells from rstshells or a like maker as they are modern payloads and velocities at lower pressures. These older guns deserve special care, after all. Carrying a small bore hammer gun afield or on a clays course is an experience that will put a smile on a gunner's face, and this one is a nice example of a 115 year old gun that is beautifully made, in incredible condition, and up to the task it's makers intended. Don't let this one get by you. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"
Chokes: .021/.011 IM/LM
Bores: mild pitting
Bore Diameter: .644/.633
Wall Thickness: .016/.018
% Blue: damascus 99%
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight, centered
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors
Case Color: 0
Screws: good
Engraving: 70% coverage tight English scroll
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: grey
Stock
Type: english stock/splinter forend/ fiddleback
LOP: 14 1/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 7/8"
DAH: 2 1/8"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: 1/8" off
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: plate
There are more photos upon request. There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details. Please see all of our fine Vintage Firearms on this . We have many more sxs shotguns for sale and soon to be listed, check back or email us for a preview. Thanks for looking!
JOIN US at the LAS VEGAS ANTIQUE/SPORTING ARMS & CUSTOM KNIVES SHOW on January 22 - 24, 2016. It will be held at a new venue, the Westgate Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $45.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
If you have any questions about this item or payment, call us at #616-292-6240. Thanks! Jay Shachter, Vintage Firearms, Inc
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes