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J.P. Clabrough & Bros Double Barrel Sidelever Shotgun 1872 Inscribed Presentation HISTORY
Guns International #: 101378251 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Shotguns - Cartridge - Shotguns - English Double Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Jeremiah Johnson Trading
Company: Jeremiah Johnson Trading
Member Since: 1/27/12
First Name: Greg
Last Name: Schimetschek
State: Connecticut
Zip: 06423
Country: United States
Phone: (860) 873-1092
Number of Active Listings: 2
Total Number of Listings: 215
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Check (personal checks take 7-10 days to clear), money order, credit card (no fee), or wire
About Us: Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced and trusted dealers of pre-1899 antique arms with over 40 years of collecting. We specialize in Colt, Winchester, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Parker, large-bore fowling guns, Revolutionary & Civil War arms, collectible Bowie & folding knives and more! We are also avid collectors of historic race cars & memorabilia. Visit us online at jeremiahjohnsontrading or find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Description:
Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced and trusted dealers of antique arms with over 40 years of collecting. We also specialize in antique cars & petroliana, Revolutionary and Civil War artifacts, 19th century nautical & western memorabilia, early Bowie and folding knives, American folk art, and colonial era furnishings. Visit us online at JeremiahJohnsonTrading or find us on Facebook. Our shop is located at 1618 Saybrook Rd. Haddam, CT. Look for the gold '55 Chevy road sign! ~Trades and offers are always considered~ J.P. Clabrough & Bros London Double Barrel Sidelever Hammer Shotgun, Inscribed Presentation to Charles Jeffery from Inventor George Sweet of Dansville, New York, 12 Ga, mfg. 1872. This gun comes directly from an old local estate and is totally fresh to the collector market. The Clabrough brothers operated simultaneously from two locations in England and San Francisco with their first breechloader hammer gun being made in January 1871. This example, serial number 1121, was made late in the second year of production and presented from George Sweet of Dansville, New York, to Charles Jeffery, also from Dansville, in 1876. George Sweet was born in 1818 and became well known as an inventor and manufacturer of agricultural implements and head of the George Sweet Manufacturing Company in Commonsville. He also served as railroad director for Dansville working with the Erie & Genesee Valley Railroad. He died in 1894. Charles Jeffery was born in England in 1829 and immigrated to the United States where he would ultimately reside in Dansville. He is listed as a "moulder" in the 1870 Federal Census, "works in furnace" in 1880, and "machine wood worker" in 1900. It is unclear if Jeffery was an employee at Sweet's factory or if he worked for the railroad. The gun remains in original untouched condition top to bottom and features 26 1/8" long Damascus barrels fitted with a brass bead front sight. The upper rib is marked "J.P.CLABROUGH & BROs LONDON. LAMINATED STEEL" with "J.P.CLABROUGH & BROs" on both locks. The gun is nicely engraved throughout in typical English scroll. The metal has a silver/gray patina overall with worn Damascus pattern still visible on the barrels. The engraving and markings are still sharp. The stock features a checkered straight wrist and forearm with a brass shield escutcheon. A solid Silver plaque on the left side of the buttstock is inscribed "Charles Jeffery / From / George Sweet / Dansville. April 9.1876.". The wood retains a pleasing dark untouched finish throughout. The checkering has worn smooth for the most part. There is a crack above the left lock which has begun to rise slightly accompanied by a secure old crack between the tip of the barrel tang and the right lock. Additionally there is a secure old 2" check behind the left lock. Otherwise the wood is sound with no further damage or repairs. Original engraved iron buttplate, triggerguard, sidelever, wedge escutcheons, and forend tip. Matching serial numbers stamped on the forearm (partial), barrels, and water table. Both hammers are matching originals. The left hammer is slightly loose on the tumbler and the screw is an old replacement. Both actions are extremely crisp and function perfectly. Rebounding firing pins and extractor function properly. The barrels open and close securely with just a little play against the frame. Fair bores with fine scattered blackpowder frosting. A proper cleaning will only improve them. The barrels appear sound with good ribs and no dents. A fine early shotgun with great history! Jeremiah Johnson Trading sells antique firearms manufactured prior to 1899 and muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions only. For the purpose of these conditions the term "antique firearm" will hence include muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions. Buyers must be 21 years of age or older and have no felony convictions to purchase antique firearms. Antique firearms do not require Federal licensing and may be shipped directly to the buyer with the following exceptions. No antique firearms will be shipped to Washington D. C. or any of the five boroughs of New York City or residents thereof. Some restrictions may apply to antique firearms shipped to California and will be noted in the item description if applicable. Any handgun (antique or muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction) shipped to New Jersey must ship to a licensed FFL holder. Any muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction rifle, shotgun, or handgun shipped to Illinois must ship to an FFL holder. No international sales of antique firearms which may fire conventional metallic cartridges or any reproductions regardless of ignition. Antique muzzleloaders, or antiques which fire obsolete cartridges, may be shipped internationally however it is the responsibility of the buyer to know and abide by their local laws and provide proof that the antique arm is legal to receive and own. Absolutely no sales of items containing antique ivory to New York, New Jersey, or California. No sales of bear parts to Alaska, California, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Virginia, or West Virginia. Absolutely no international sales of knives or animal parts including items which contain antique ivory. Payment can be made by way of money order, banker's check, or personal check (Please allow 7-10 days for clearance on personal checks). Credit cards accepted for antique arms (no additional fees). If not satisfied with an item within 3 days of receiving it, simply return the item in the same condition as shipped for a full refund, minus return shipping costs. Cleaning, disassembly, or altering of a firearm in any way will void inspection privileges. Layaway may be allowed upon negotiation, but will void inspection privileges. Buyer pays actual shipping & insurance costs. Occasionally a post-1898 firearm from my personal collection may be sold under this account however it will be noted that any such transaction is a personal sale in no way affiliated with our business. Any such arm will be shipped to a licensed FFL or C&R holder in accordance with Federal law. All firearms are sold as collector's items and are not warranted safe for shooting. Please consult a competent gunsmith prior to shooting any firearm. Message or call with any questions about this firearm, or any of our other items at 860-873-1092 (office) or 860-345-2100 (shop).
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: J.P. Clabrough & Bros.
Model: Double Barrel Breechloading Shotgun
Serial Number: 1121
Barrels: 26 1/8
Gauge Info: 12
Manufacture Date: 1872
Engraving: Yes
Extras: Inscribed Presentation