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H. J. HUSSEY 12ga Imperial Sidelock Ejector English Best London Built Holland & Holland Style Game Gun in Oak & Leather
Guns International #: 101577541 Seller's Inventory #: 102
Category: Shotguns - English Double - Shotguns - Doubles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Bestpointe
Member Since: 4/30/14
First Name: Joe
Last Name: Cornett
State: Maryland
Zip: 21654
Country: United States
Phone: (410) 924-8484
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 12
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Buyer pays all shipping costs and FFL fees.
Payment Types Accepted: Cash, Bank issued Cashier's Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer, Certain trades.
Description:
H. J. HUSSEY 12ga Imperial Sidelock Ejector English Best
London Built Holland & Holland Style Game Gun in Oak & Leather
Maker – H. J. Hussey, 81 New Bond Street, London
Case – Original Oak & Leather with Brass Corners, correct Labels, some Accessories
Gauge – 12
Chambers – 2-1/2 inches - Original
Original Barrels Nitro Proofed 1-1/8 oz. maximum
Barrel lengths – 28 inches, not replaced, not sleeved, never cut, no damage, original.
Double triggers
Automatic Safety and Ejectors
Word SAFETY in gold
Gold line cocking indicators
Gold Oval in stock with initials MES for previous owner Michael Stewart
Chokes – Skeet (.005) and Modified (.020)
Bore diameters - .737 both, measured 8.5 inches from muzzle.
Weight – 6 lbs. 7 oz.
English Stock – Highly Figured French Walnut, Straight Grip, Drop Points, Splinter Forend
Length of pull- 15 inches front trigger to center of butt
Drop at heel – 2 inches, moderate cast off, checkered butt
From my personal collection, this is a beautiful light weight London Best game gun from the early 1900s. Still in its original Oak and Leather, brass cornered, case in fine condition. The H.J. Hussey New Bond Street address appears on the game rib. The model name 'Imperial Ejector' appears on the fully engraved bottom of the action. The original case label numbered to the gun and giving proof load information and instructions is still affixed to the case lid, to the left of a later Harrison & Hussey label in the center. This newer label was probably applied when the gun came back to the maker for service after the company changed its name.
The wood on this gun is gorgeous. The checkering and drop points are very crisp. No signs of excessive wear. The delicate full coverage bouquet & scroll engraving is London best and remains in fine condition, much more crisp than most 100 year old guns that have gone through some heavy refinishes. Not this one. Any refurbishing was obviously carefully and expertly done. A couple tiny dents can be found in the stock, along with light handling marks, but the condition is outstanding for its age. No dents in the beautifully struck barrels, and the bores are bright and rust free and ring true. She locks up tight on the faced and ejects properly in time. This elegant game gun is for the gentleman or lady who will like to shoot the light English style loads from its original 2-1/2 inch chambers. Perfect for driven birds, grouse, quail or clays. NOT FOR MAGNUM LOADS. I have shot it over the past 30 years or so for sporting clays, preserve and driven pheasant, quail and grouse, all with light 2-1/2” English loads, proving the long time British theory that you don’t need brain rattling magnum loads if you hit your target. I’m happy to answer questions or supply more pictures if I missed anything. I have a lot more pictures, plus information on this legendary London Best gunmaker. Call or text me on my cell phone at 410-924-8484 or email me.
Watch my listings for more fine double guns as I sell off my long time collection.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: H. J. Hussey
Model: Imperial Ejector
Serial Number: 14278
Bore: .739 both
Chambers: 2-1/2
Ejectors: Auto
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: 12 gauge
Barrel Type: Side by Side dovetail lump
Action: Sidelock Ejector
Triggers: Double
Stock: English
Stock Dimensions:
15" x 1-1/2" x 2
Stock Drop: 2 inches
Stock Comb: 1-1/2 inches
Stock Heel: 2 inches
Stock Cast: Off
Fore End: English Splinter
Butt Pad: Checkered butt
LOP: 15
Rib: game
Finish: blue and case color
Weight: 7 lb. 6 oz.
Sights: front bead
Manufacture Date: 1903-1907
Chokes: skeet & mod
Choke Left: .020
Choke Right: .005
Engraving: Best London Rose & Scroll
Extras: Vintage cleaning rod and accessories, snap caps, oil bottle, Gold stock oval.
Case: English Oak & Leather w/ brass corners - Original!
Item Location: Md
Proof:Nitro: 1-1/8 oz., 2-1/2" shells
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .022
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .022