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Frank Malin & Son 20 Gauge – SIDELOCK, CASED, GORGEOUS GUN, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101413874 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Shotguns - English Double - Shotguns - American Double
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: 176
Total Number of Listings: 5137
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:
General Specs: Frank Malin, Year 1978, 20 Gauge, 6lbs
Serial Number: 80028
Frank E. Malin was a London trained gunsmith that moved to Ontario, Canada and opened shop building classic English style double guns to very high standards. Joined by several gunmakers from England of world renown- Ron Collings, engraver; Tony Tomlinson an actioner from Churchill; David Catchpole, stocker from Holland & Holland; Peter Cook, engraver and actioner from Gallyons. This group, working out of Melbourne, Ontario, Canada, produced some very fine guns. As the business grew, there was a second location started in London, Ontario and it was there things began to unwind as they were overwhelmed with business and Malin made some bad decisions regarding honest representation of guns. Those who know the maker understand that the early guns were truly BEST GUNS in every sense of the term, as they were produced in Melbourne by the elite group mentioned above. This fine sidelock gun, sn80028 made in 1978 is one of the great guns Malin produced, fitted with fine chopper lump barrels 26" long and struck to perfection in fine English tradition, choked IC/SK and cased in a fine leather case with a full compliment of accessories, the details of this gun are exceptional. Full seven pin sidelock, removable striker discs, articulated front trigger, beaded fences, stocked to the fences, sculpted frame, Purdey style ejectors, perfectly inletted European walnut stock, drop points, checkered butt…there is not much to dislike about this gun. Nicely engraved in a deep relief Celtic style with stippled background and a very elegant look. When you consider features that make a BEST gun, this gun has them all. Weighing 6lbs. and balanced on the hinge pin, it handles the way you would expect coming from the hands of some of the most noted gunmakers of their day. The stock dimensions are 14 3/8” x 2 1/16” x 1 7/16” x neutral cast. The wood is nicely figured and inletted to the action to perfection. Just look closely at the photos and you will see a superbly built gun. The gun is as new and mechanically perfect in all ways and when looking inside the locks the stock inletting is superb. Best part is that you can own this fine British influenced sidelock with chopper lump barrels at a bargain price compared to the big names from London. Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"
Chokes: .007/.005
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .622/.622
Wall Thickness: .032/.028
% Blue: 98%
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: solid
Sights: silver front
Action
Action: center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors - excellent
Case Color: 100%
Screws: perfect
Engraving: deep relief Celtic style
Trigger Type: double
Trigger Guard Color:
Stock
Type: Straight stock/Splinter forend
LOP: 14 3/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: same
DAH: 2 1/16"
DAC: 1 7/16"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: perfect
Butt Treatment: checkered butt
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine firearm. 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 $65.00 We ship internationally!
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.
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