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Stephen Grant 12 Bore Back Action Hammergun with 30” Nitro Damascus Barrels and Sidelever Opening
Guns International #: 101935792 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Stephen Grant 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: 31
Total Number of Listings: 950
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:
*** SOLD *** Just in from the UK *** This is a superb example of a sidelever hammergun from this highly respected gunmaker, a style and design that became synonymous with Stephen Grant. Built as no. 1 of a pair, it is in really lovely condition with only very slight loss of definition in the engraving under the bar.The bolting is of Edwin Hodges’ design, patented in 1871, and provides three bites for the Purdey-like bolt to engage with: one in the rear lump and a further projection on either side forming the other two. It is thought to have been simply an attempt to evade the Purdey Bolt patent but it does provide a very firm and safe lock-up. We are not sure if this is the original stock or a vintage replacement by a highly skilled stocker but either way, it is a stunning piece of walnut, complete with a short walnut extension and original heel & toe plates. One of the most delightful aspects of this gun are its Damascus barrels which have survived the effects of black powder and corrosive primers to be in remarkably good shape today. And they have a little choke, introduced over the years, which make the gun that more useable with modern ammunition. The 30" barrels have been reproofed for 2 ¾” nitro cartridges and this all adds up to a strong gun that is a joy to shoot and should give many years of service on game or clays with normal maintenance. *** Recently refurbished in the UK by Toby Barclay of Heritage Guns the Action is of traditional back action sidelock design and features: Finely chiselled percussion fences; High level ‘Hare’s Ears’ hammers; Best Foliate Scroll engraving; Sidelever operating a 3 bite bolt; Double triggers; Stanton rebounding back action locks;Anson, pushrod snap forend fastener.The gun balances just behind the hinge pin. Gun Weight 6lb 12oz. Engraving Style Best foliate scroll. No. ‘1’ is engraved on top rib, trigger guard and heel plate. Action bar engraved ‘STEPHEN GRANT’S PATENT’. Top of action engraved ‘PATENT’ in an oval. Action flats stamped ‘GRANT & HODGES PATENT’ and the use number 439. Breech face stamped with E C Hodges’ trade mark. Barrels marked ‘ECH’. Trigger Pulls measure approximately: Front trigger 3lbs Rear trigger 4lbs. *** The Rebrowned Damascus Barrels are 30" in length, chambered for 2 3/4" (70mm) cartridges and are of brazed through-lump construction with soft soldered ribs. Top Rib is of the smooth, concave game type. Birmingham Reproof for 70mm nitro powder cartridges in 2020. The right barrel is bored 0.739 with a constriction of 0.005 for Skeet choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.024. The left barrel is bores 0.736 and also has a constriction of 0.005 for Skeet choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.023. *** Straight Hand Stock and Splinter Forend are crafted from highly figured walnut. The stock is lightly cast-off for a right-handed shot and features a vacant white metal oval, a ¼ ” wood extension and original heel & toe plates, secured with engraved screws. The forend has a finely engraved steel tip and two inlet repairs to its edge. *** The approximately 20 lines per inch checkering is freshened to normal backaction sidelock 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 lustre, only many hours of alternate build and flatting off of the surface. Stock dimensions are 14-3/4” by 1-7/16” by 2-3/16”. Negligible cast off for the righthand shot. *** US Agent for Heritage Guns UK *** *** Please note that the photographs are part of the description. Not for sale where prohibited by state or local laws. Buyer is responsible for all shipping, insurance, and any other related charges. I give a 3-day non-firing inspection period, Returns at buyer’s expense.
SOLD
Antique: Yes