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Norvell-Shapleigh, Blue Diamond, 12 gauge
Guns International #: 100864541 Seller's Inventory #: 999-A322 (DLF/LGFS#43)
Category: Shotguns - American Double - Shotguns - American
Seller's Information
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Seller: Maryland Arms Company
Company: Maryland Arms Company
Member Since: 6/2/08
State: Maryland
Country: United States
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 4255
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days/IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE FROM AN INQUIRY CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK MAIL BOXES
Payment Types Accepted: personal or cashier's check, money orders
Description:
Norvelle-Shapleigh, side by side double barrelled shotgun, Model Blue Diamond, 12 gauge (2 3/4"), s/n 8765, SIDEPLATE GUN, double trigger, extractors, receiver, barrels, and stock all have matching numbers
RECEIVER: retains much of its original blue which has somewhat faded due to age, it carries the customary dog's head logo and bears the name "Norvell-Shapleigh" over "St. Louis, USA", gun is tight on face,
BARRELS: 28" in length, STEEL, choked Modified & Full, hand filed solid rib, bores are Fair-Good but may clean to Good, there are a couple of small dents in left barrel that are easily removable, retains all of original blue which has somewhat faded due to age,
STOCK: very nicely figured piece of American Walnut, LOP 14 1/4" over factory hard rubber buttplatte, DAC 1 1/2", DAH 2 3/4", fine 32 LPI checkering in perfect condition,
Augustus Shapleigh became a principal in the establishing of a hardward store during 1843 in St. Louis, MO. He eventually took over with Saunders Norvell what, after several name and partnership changes, became the Norvell-Shapleigh hardware store. The store lasted until Mr. Shapleigh retired (1910) and Mr. Saunders Norvell sold out to another company (1918). This company, after also several name and ownership changes, eventually sold out in 1960 to a larger hardware store company.
Norvell-Shapleigh imported guns from various makers under the Blue Diamond name. This is one of those guns made under contract in America by one of the known gun makers of that time. It would be classified as what we call a "hardware store" gun today although much better made than most of this type of gun.
Great for hardware store item collectors or gun guys who collect early American shotguns, Retail value $500.00, Sal priced at $340.00
We cater to first time GI buyers. Don't worry, we are real. We provide our phone number as part of our response to your first inquiry. You can purchase from us with total ease and confidence. We will guide you through the purchasing process if need be. We are a Platinum dealer and Verified Seller on GI having placed over 3500 listings so far. GI is the only site on which we advertise.
We strive to describe all our sale items accurately and fully and include professional quality photos of each one. Although we offer a 3-day, no questions asked, return policy it has rarely been used the entire 56 years (since 1960) we have been in business under the same ownership.
The first potential buyer who e-mails that he definitely wants an item gets it. If you see something you want, commit to buy it. You will not be disappointed.
WANT TO VISIT A VIRTUAL GUN SHOW ANYTIME RIGHT ON YOUR COMPUTER? The easiest way is to click on the box up in the top right hand side of this ad labelled "SEE ALL LISTINGS BY MARYLAND ARMS COMPANY". Over 100 guns and related items we currently have listed on GI will come up with photos and complete descriptions that are available for purchase right now. USA SALES ONLY. Thank you
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SOLD