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Md 30 The New Aubrey 12 ga. S/S Shotgun 32" Barrels by Meriden Firearms Co. pat 1907
Guns International #: 100985667 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Shotguns - Cartridge - Shotguns - American Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: 1squire
Member Since: 2/2/18
First Name: Lynn
Last Name: Beckford
State: Wisconsin
Zip: 53011
Country: United States
Phone: (920) 528-8692
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 4
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: certified checks, Bank checks, money orders, paypal
Description:
We are offering for sale a 12 ga. Sidelock New Aubrey antique S/S Shotgun. These shotguns were made by the Meriden Firearms Company of Meriden, CT. This gun is marked with the makers name and pat July 9, 1907 on the top rib. The Meriden Firearms Co. formed in 1906 was in business until 1918. They sold shotguns to Sears and other merchants of the period. Some of the engraving on their guns was done by former Parker Shotgun Engravers.
This gun was made is 1912 is Serial #49XXX. Shotgun has 32” barrels and 2 ¾” chambers choked full, full, and the barrels are twist marked T and WTE. The barrels “ring” and the bore show some pitting at the breeches and light pitting at mid length and muzzle. Barrel thickness at the muzzles are .069 Left and .078 Right. This shows good thick barrels.
Stock length is 13 7/8” to the original butt plate. Drop is 1 3/8" wrist and 2 ½” at the heel of the stock. Forearm and wrist have great checkering with NO dents or cracks. There is a ¾ x ¼” chip out of the butt plate on the right side.
The side locks retain virtually all their case color and there are stylized retrievers on both locks. The receiver has about 50% of its color case. Barrels show very nice twist with some minor scaling at the breech on the right side and little on the left. See photos. Shotgun has all matching serial numbers,. Lever is right of center and it locks up tight.
Overall this shotgun is in very good condition for its age. It is a Nice Aubrey shotgun that should be taken out hunting with some light loads like (RST’s).
Shipping will be to your location if you have an FFL or C&R license. If you do not have a license please send us a copy of your Dealer’s FFL . Please ensure your dealer is willing to accept items from us. Buyer will pay actual price of shipping determined based on insurance level and shipping speed.
Items that are returned due to a refused or missed delivery or an item not being legal in your locality are subject to a restocking fee of 20 percent of the actual price of the item. Shipping charges will not be refunded..
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SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Meriden Firearms Co.
Model: 30
Chambers: 2 3/4
Ejectors: no
Condition: very good
Metal Condition: very good
Wood Condition: very good
Bore Condition: some pitting
Barrels: 32 inch
Barrel Type: Twist
Action: Sidelock
Triggers: dual
Gauge Info: 12
Manufacture Date: 1907
Choke Left: full
Choke Right: full
Engraving: yes
Item Location: WI
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .069
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .078