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SAN FRAN 1870 English Double Barrel HAMMER Shotgun
Guns International #: 100830352 Seller's Inventory #: 10351
Category: Shotguns - English Double Antique - Antique Shotguns - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1081
Total Number of Listings: 38050
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
SAN FRAN 1870 English Double Barrel HAMMER Shotgun
ENGRAVED w DAMASCUS Barrel NC Greenough Dbl Bbl
Here we present an antique English Double Barrel Exposed Hammer Shotgun, made by N.C. Greenough in Birmingham, England, circa 1870. For centuries England has been known for its fine shotguns, especially those of certain makers known as “Best” Makers of guns. It has become a tradition. Names like Westley Richards & Co., James Purdey & Sons, as well as Manton and Egg became legendary even in their own day. They were the best of the best in style, quality and refinement, and they developed names and advertising to match. There were a host of other, lesser known makers though, who were able to compete and make quality shotguns in their own right for both the domestic market and for export. Everyone needs a shotgun, right? Some were more willing to pay the premium price tag than others.
Here we have a beautiful engraved, functional and well-preserved English shotgun, made by N.C. Greenough of England. N.C. Greenough was a trade name for an English gunmaker by the name of J.P. Clabrough & Bros. out of Birmingham, England. The gun maker was founded in 1871 to supply the San Francisco, California sporting goods retailer that they had run since 1867. This is very likely one of those shotguns exported to the United States in the 1870s and sold in the San Francisco J.P. Clabrough & Bros. shop, this during a time of great opportunity for settlers of all sorts.
This specimen is in fine overall condition. The frame still bears vivid case colors. The Damascus twist barrels have a deep brown patina. The markings and engraving are very clear and legible. The stock is fine with no weakness or cracks, only missing a small decorative piece at the tip of the splinter forearm. The bores are in fine condition and the barrels lock up tight against the frame. The action is excellent.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 30 inches in length.
Caliber: 12 gauge
Bore is in fine condition and the action is excellent.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Here is a very nice British double gun with a San Francisco history that would look very nice in your collection.
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$1000
#10351
SOLD
Antique: Yes