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Stephen Grant 16 Bore - SIDELEVER, RARE, MAGNIFICENT, 2 3/4" PROOF, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101110809 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Stephen Grant Shotguns - Shotguns - 16 Gauge
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: 175
Total Number of Listings: 5136
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:
Stephen Grant 16 Bore SxS
SIDELEVER, RARE, MAGNIFICENT, 2 3/4" PROOF
General Specs: Stephen Grant, Year 1903, 16 Gauge, 6lbs 3oz, SxS
Serial Number: 5831
The name Stephen Grant is synonymous with LONDON BEST GUN and has been since his initial involvement as managing partner of the famed Boss & Co. in 1857, then moving on to open his own firm in 1867 that by 1889 was Stephen Grant and Sons. In the last two decades of the 19th century, Grant’s gunmaking skills were recognized by warrants from the Queen, the Prince of Wales, and other Royal Houses in Europe and abroad. The firm still lives on today as Atkin Grant and Lang building some of the finest BEST GUNS in the world. In fact, they have one of the only Stephen Grant 16 Bore Sidelever guns I have ever seen besides the one I now have for sale. The one they have is a “rebuilt” gun, made to new with the old action and barrels, and is offered for sale at $36,500. This gun, sn5831 built in 1903, is a treasure extraordinaire and more affordably priced. We can find Stephen Grant sidelever guns in 12 bore for sale on the internet right now and they are pricey, beautiful guns. You would be hard pressed to find another 16 bore for sale. This gun is in excellent condition, with delightful 30” barrels recently proofed (1993) in London for 2 ¾” modern loads and reblacked to perfection, with mirror bores. The gun weighs 6lbs. 3oz. and balances 3/16” ahead of the hinge pin for that perfect dynamic one expects from a LONDON BEST. The action is tight, ejectors strong and well timed, the nicely figured stock still has exceptional wood-to-metal-fit and the screws are all in excellent condition. Choked IC/M, this gun is ready for the upcoming upland bird season and whatever sporting clays events you want to enjoy shooting. This is one of the English guns that will not be a “hard sell”, as the Stephen Grant Sideopener is a highly sought-after gun and to find one in a 16 bore is just short of a miracle. The gun is housed on a vintage British trunk style case complete with a vintage makers label. There is nothing not to like about this gun; it has good shooting dimensions, modern proofs, the most delightful fine English scroll engraving, sculpted fences, beautifully filed bolsters on the bottom of the sidelock frame. What a gorgeous gun! Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 30"
Chokes: .009/.016 IC/M
Bores: perfect mirror
Bore Diameter: .664/.667
Wall Thickness: .029/.030
% Blue: 99%
Chambers: 2 3/4" London Proofed '93
Ribs: tight game rib smooth
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: 60% faded factory
Screws: excellent
Engraving: 90% coverage english scroll; sharp; clear
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 92%
Stock
Type: English stock/splinter forend; figured English walnut
LOP: 14 5/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 5/8"
DAH: 2"
DAC: 1 3/8"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: leather pad
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!
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $180.00 We ship internationally! (**NOTE that most all of this is INSURANCE. If you have your own, we could arrange your insurance covering it.)
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
Call to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes