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Watson Bros. 20 Gauge - BEST LONDON GUN, EJECTORS 1930, HIGH FACTORY CONDITION
Guns International #: 100785556 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Watson Brothers Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double
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:
Watson Bros. 20 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun
BEST LONDON GUN, EJECTORS, 1930, HIGH FACTORY CONDITION
General Specs: Watson Bros, Year 1930, 20 Gauge, 5lbs 10oz, SxS
Serial Number: 10196
There were many fine boxlock ejector guns made in Great Britain over the last 150 years. There were considerably fewer made in 20ga. guns. There were fewer yet made that would be considered a “LONDON BEST” gun in all ways and in every circle of discussion. This fine gun, sn10196 made by Watson Bros. in 1930, is one of a handful of 20 gauge boxlock ejector guns you will see that is a true “LONDON BEST” in every way. Watson Bros. was renowned for its small bore guns and took special care in all facets of its manufacture. With lots of factory original finishes on metal and wood, this gun still shows those qualities with the barrels still tight as new on the hinge pin and breech face, the best, deep cut bank note style engraving over 100% of the action, with deeply chiseled breech balls and delicate beaded fences…executed in the finest pre-war English tradition. The barrels are struck to perfection with nary a wave or dent and the bores are perfect, still in proof with 2 ½” chambers, choked Cyl/Mod, weighing 5lbs. 10oz. and balanced dead on the hinge pin, this is the epitome of the perfect English 20 bore game gun. The highly figured English walnut stock was fit to utmost perfection by none other than the famous stockmaker Ebenezer Hands, showing his trademark teardrop at the nose of the comb, perfect factory flat top checkering, and deep rich hand rubbed oil finish and not a split or crack anywhere to be found. The gun is in amazing original condition, with clear sharp engraving on the barrels and receiver, 98% factory blue, near perfect screws…no flaws. The mechanics are remarkable with strong perfectly timed ejectors, crisp triggers, auto safety, and barrels that ring like church bells. Cased in a London made modern motor case including a rugged custom canvas cover, the case was made to be commensurate to the quality of the gun at a very significant cost to the owner of this fine game gun. You can buy other guns for less, but you will not likely see this combination of BEST GUN quality, nice factory condition, superb handling dynamics in a London gun at this price any time soon. Thanks for looking and don’t miss out on this special Watson Bros. treasure. This is a shooter’s dream at an affordable price with collector quality that will be a strong investment vehicle for decades to come.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"
Chokes: .000/.015 Cyl/Mod
Bores: excellent
Bore Diameter: .622/.620
Wall Thickness: .023/.029
% Blue: 98%
Chambers: 2 1/2" as proofed
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, perfect timed
Case Color: 30% factory
Screws: excellent
Engraving: deep bank note style; deep fences; beaded
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 35% factory
Stock
Type: English stock/splinter forend/ very figured English walnut
LOP: 14 5/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: same
DAH: 2"
DAC: 1 3/8"
Cast: 1/4"hl,1/2" toe off
Checkering Condition: perfect factory flat top
Butt Treatment: checkered butt
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
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 $140.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly, at #616-292-6240. Thanks! Jay Shachter, Vintage Firearms, Inc
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes