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J & W Tolley 16 bore Bar Action Hammergun with 30” Nitro Damascus Barrels
Guns International #: 100770887 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: 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 *** JUST IN FROM THE UK – SPECIAL BREXIT PRICING *** This beautiful 16 bore hammergun, no. 6404, was made 1875 – 87 and has recently been refurbished by Toby Barclay of Heritage Guns UK. James and William Tolley started in business under their own names around 1859 and became one of the major Birmingham gun manufacturers, producing guns for the domestic and export trade. This 16 bore is most definitely one of their high quality hammerguns. The hammers required a little work and have been restored to their original size and shape, engraved and properly case hardened to match the rest of the lock patina. The barrels feature the original recess choke borings as indicated by the use of 'CHOKE', instead of 'NOT FOR BALL', after the bore/muzzle measurements. With the engraving still crisp on the locks and action, rebounding locks, a nicely figured original stock and nitro Damascus barrels, this gun would make a very attractive gun for clays or game. The action is of traditional design and features: Double triggers; Stanton's patent, bar-action, rebounding locks; Medium level, 'Hare's Ears' hammers; Sprung strikers; Percussion fences; Top lever operating a 'Purdey Bolt' by way of a 'Scott Spindle; Passive 'Dolls Head' top extension; Deeley's forend fastener. Engraving style: Nicely executed, fine foliate scroll. Barrel short rib stamped 'J&W.T'. Gun weighs 6lb. Trigger pulls measure approximately: Front trigger 3 ½ lbs Rear trigger 4 ¼ lbs. *** The nitro Damascus barrels are 30" in length, chambered for 2 ¾ " (70mm) cartridges and are of brazed 'dovetail' lump construction with soft soldered ribs. The gun features original recess chokes, as indicated by the word 'CHOKE' in the pre-1887 proof marks instead of 'NOT FOR BALL'. Top rib is of the smooth, concave, game type. There are a few small surface marks in the otherwise bright, clean bores. Birmingham reproof for 70mm nitro powder cartridges in 2016. The right barrel is bored 0.658 and has a constriction of 0.012 for Improved Cylinder choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.027. The left barrel is bored 0.663 with a constriction of 0.015 for Modified choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.030. *** Straight Hand Stock and original Splinter Forend are crafted from highly figured walnut. The stock is cast-off for a right-handed shot, features well defined drop points and is finished with a ¾" traditional leather covered recoil pad. The forend features a finely engraved steel tip. The 26 lines per inch checkering has been refreshed to its original borderless design. 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 luster, only many hours of alternate build and flatting off of the surface. Stock dimensions are 14-5/8” by 1-5/8” by 2-3/8”. Cast off for the right hand shot. *** US Agent for Heritage Guns UK. Buyer is responsible for all shipping, insurance and related charges. I give a three-day non-firing inspection and will only accept returns if gun is not as described. This is a really nice bar action hammergun with rebounding locks. It makes a great gun for clays or game.
SOLD
Antique: Yes