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James Woodward & Sons 12 bore “The Automatic” Bar Action Sidelock Ejector
Guns International #: 101366761 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Woodward, James Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: MacNab
Company: MacNab Fine Firearms
Member Since: 6/30/07
State: Virginia
Zip: 24523
Country: United States
Phone: (704) 796-6364
Number of Active Listings: 38
Total Number of Listings: 949
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers Check, U.S. Postal Money Order, Personal Check
Description:
We have had the huge privilege to work on several of these early Woodward 'Automatic' sidelock ejectors and have always been tremendously impressed by the unique mechanism and the shear, uncompromising quality of the gunmaking. The gun we have here was restocked by a highly experienced professional, probably within the last 30 years, and they did a beautiful job, removing only the bare minimum of material from behind lockplates and action to maintain maximum strength. Built originally with a Prince of Wales grip, the new straight-hand grip required extension of the original triggerguard which has been sensitively engraved to match. The original chopperlump barrels have survived nearly 130 years of use and I think we can forgive the few small marks on their internal and external surfaces. The gun was most likely built as a non-ejector and was converted using the Perkes ejector box, probably by the Makers, in the 1890's. Engraving remains wonderfully crisp on locks, action and barrels and we have not had to do a great deal to the gun other than reproof for 2 ¾" nitro and improve the finish on barrels, furniture and stock. This gun's fabulous condition coupled with our light touch restoration makes it a very pretty, safe and highly collectable gun for either game or clays. Presented in its contemporary oak lined case, lined in new burgundy wool baize and fitted with reproduction case labels and some accessories. *** Recently refurbished by Toby Barclay of Heritage Guns UK the action, number 4394, was made in 1890 and is of Southgate & Woodward's 'Automatic' design and features: Double triggers bolted by an automatic, top tang, Woodward-style safety slide; Rolled edge trigger guard; Bar action sidelocks with bolstered tumbler pivots and Gold lined cocking indicators; Locks cocked by the combined action of lever and barrels; Interceptor sears operated by the safety slide; Underlever opening, operating a double bite 'Purdey Bolt'; 'Perkes' ejector box; 'Anson' forend catch; Vented strikers; Arcaded, clipped fences. Engraving style Very best foliate scroll with floral detail. Very probably engraved by Kell or Sumner. Gold inlaid 'SAFE'. Top rib and top tang gold inlaid and forend iron engraved '1'. Gun weighs 6lb 11oz. Trigger pulls measure approximately: Front trigger 3 ½ lbs, Rear trigger 4 ½ lbs. *** The original, chopperlump Whitworth fluid steel barrels are 29" in length, chambered for 2 ¾" (70mm) cartridges and are of chopperlump construction with soft soldered ribs. There are a few small marks in bores and on external surfaces. Top rib is of the smooth, concave game type. Birmingham reproof for 2 ¾" nitro powder cartridges in 2017. The right barrel is bored 0.741 with a constriction of 0.007 for Improved Cylinder choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.022. The left barrel is also bored 0.741 and has a constriction of 0.019 for Modified choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.025. *** The replacement straight-hand stock and splinter forend are crafted from well figured walnut and the stock is lightly cast off for a right-handed shot, features well defined drop points, a vacant white metal oval and a 1" leather covered recoil pad. The forend has a finely engraved steel tip. Stock dimensions are 15” over a leather pad by 1-7/16” by 2-3/16”. Slightly cast off for the righthand shot. The 20 lines per inch checkering has been refreshed to its original pattern. The stock is finished with a traditional linseed oil based preparation as used on best guns by one of the top English makers. This finish uses no grain fillers to achieve its deep, smooth luster, only many hours of alternate build and flatting off of the surface. It’s a Woodward, it’s beautiful, and it could be yours. *** Buyer is responsible for all shipping, insurance, and any other related charges. I give a 3-day non-firing inspection period and will only accept returns at buyer’s expense if the gun is not as described in the listing. US Agent for Heritage Guns UK.
SOLD
Antique: Yes