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Stephen Grant 12 gauge Sidelock Ejector - a London BEST gun
Guns International #: 101820283 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Stephen Grant Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: PRDawkins
Member Since: 7/30/14
First Name: Peter
Last Name: Dawkins
State: Tennessee
Zip: 37221
Country: United States
Phone: (615) 838-2624
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Inspection is non-firing inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers check, personal check, money order
Description:
Grant London Best Hammerless 12 gauge TopLever Sidelock in very nice condition with newer replacement barrels by the maker. Gun 7370 built for the Fifth Earl of Clarendon, Edward Hyde Villiers, Lord Chamberlain for both Victoria and Edward VII, in 1902. Barrels replaced in 1962 by maker. Barrels believed to be made by James Yates, son of Thomas Yates, known Birmingham barrelmaker (note JY stamping on barrel lug). Barrels fitted for AGL by T. Thatcher. Confirming documentation for both original gun and replacement barrels from AGL. Classic Grant with beautiful leaf shaped fences and truly elegant period scroll engraving. Forend suffered a crack and had repair done to barrel side, preferring to keep original complete. Stock in excellent condition, without cracks or damages. Stock capped by thin horn buttplate. A true Edwardian Best gun of its era.
Shotgun completely gone through 2020 cleaning, adjustment, and evaluation. Ejectors, triggers, locks in excellent condition. Grant ejectors, Chilton locks with Boss style intercepting sears. The new thin horn buttplate with engraved screws added 2020. Excellent stock dimensions for this very shootable classic. Tight on face. 2 1/2 inch proofed 28 inch barrels choked IC Right, 3/8 Left, measuring .006 R and .016 L, with bore at .729 both. Barrel rib engraved "Stephen Grant & Sons, 67a St. James's Street, London". Minimum wall thickness .029 both barrels. Provided in period case with correct Grant case label. An Edwardian Best gun, shootable and fully field ready.
This firearm available for inspection/pickup in Nashville, TN. Shipping to CONUS FFL locations only for $75.00. Addtional photos zip file or specific pictures available to interested parties.
Thank you for your consideration.
SOLD
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Stephen Grant
Model: Best
Serial Number: 7370
Barrel Length: 28 inch
Bore: .729 R, L
Chambers: 2 1/2 inch
Ejectors: yes
Condition: excellent
Metal Condition: excellent
Wood Condition: excellent
Bore Condition: mirror
Barrel Type: Steel
Action: Sidelock
Triggers: Double
Stock: Walnut
Stock Comb: 1 1/2 inch
Stock Heel: 2 1/8 inch
Stock Cast: 1/16 inch on
Fore End: Splinter
Butt Pad: Thin Horn
LOP: 14 3/4 inch
Weight: 6 lb 14 oz
Manufacture Date: 1902 / 1962
Choke Left: 3/8 (.016)
Choke Right: IC (.006)
Case: Period with Label
Proof:Nitro: Yes - 1962
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .029
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .029