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J. Woodward & Sons 12 Bore – FANTASTIC “THE AUTOMATIC”, IN PROOF, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 102077401 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Woodward, James Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: Ron
Last Name: Cook
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 608-4337
Phone2: (616) 730-8387
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 243
Total Number of Listings: 6155
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 3.5% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher cost.)
Description:
General Specs: Woodward, Year 1883, 12ga, 6lbs 15oz, LOP 14 11/16", DAH 2 1/4", DAC 1 9/16"
Serial Number: 3740
Here we have an absolute treasure…a James Woodward & Sons snap-action model “THE AUTOMATIC” 12 bore, sn3740 built in 1883 and documented by James Purdey & Sons with a historical letter. THIS GUN IS IN SUPERB CONDITION, REMAINS IN PROOF, WITH THE ORIGINAL CHOKE CONSTRICTIONS AND A MINIMUM BARREL WALL THICKNESS OF 25 THOU ANYWHERE ON THE BARRELS. The beautiful Damascus barrels have mirror shiny bores with no pitting, tight ribs, no dents or damage anywhere, just as close to perfection as you can get. The barrels are tight as new on the hinge pin and standing breech, and all mechanics are in supreme working order. Woodward was known for its 29” barrels, a length that they considered the perfect length for handling dynamics, ballistics, and graceful, good looks. When you examine the action, forend, and trigger guard you see metal working skills that may not exist in today’s world. The action is so elegantly sculpted and filed that it is beyond compare. It is no wonder that those the really know consider the Woodward gun the finest ever created…superior to Purdey, Holland & Holland, and even Boss. Look at the three-dimensional leaves carved into the breech balls, the tiny and perfect fine English scroll, the borders and screws. It really has no equal. The boldly figured European walnut is fit perfectly to the action and metal, with drop points and perfect checkering, laid out superbly through the wrist for strength and longevity. The stock dimensions are generous and modern, terminating with the most superior fit and finished leather pad I have witnessed. THIS ENTIRE GUN IS SIMPLY THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF A BEST BRITISH DOUBLE GUN FROM THE MOST HISTORIC PERIOD OF SHOTGUN DEVELOPMENT. This Woodward was labeled “THE AUTOMATIC”, and feature a unique hammerless action, often referred to as the “snap-action” that was simple to operate and utterly dependable. This 139-year-old Woodward is standing proof of the superior design of its time. Weighing a handy 6lbs. 15oz. and balanced perfectly 1/8” ahead of the hinge pin, this British Best is the measure for all other guns. Housed in what appears to be the original leather case, with newly reinforced handle and maker’s label, the case is still viable and adds real authenticity to this package. We have priced this so that YOU can finally afford a true British Best that is fully capable to go afield for your upland pursuits or to the range to shoot sporting clays with your other vintage shooting friends. Don’t for a minute think that you can’t shoot this gun the way it was meant to be shot, with 2 ½” loads and 1 1/8 ounce of shot or less, and you can do so repetitively for decades to come. The Damascus barrels are in perfect condition with plenty of wall thickness and not a flaw in them. THIS ANTIQUE SHOTGUN CAN BE SHIPPED TO AN ADDRESS OF YOUR CHOICE WITH NO FFL REQUIRED. See the specifications in the tables below and the included Purdey letter. What an amazing gun, so don’t hesitate or she will be gone. You rarely see such a gun offered for sale. There are few left in such fine condition. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 29"
Chokes: .013/ .017 3/8 choke/5/8 choke
Bores: excellent mirror bores
Bore Diameter: .734/ .737 IN PROOF
Wall Thickness: .027/ .025
% Blue: 99% damascus
Chambers: 2 1/2" in proof
Ribs: tight
Sights: Front silver bead
Action
Action: tight
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors
Receiver Condition: 70%, thinning and faded
Screws: perfect
Engraving: 97% cover, crisp, clear
Trigger Type: Double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 99%
Stock
Type: Straight stock/ Splinter forend
LOP: 14 11/16"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 11/16"
DAH: 2 1/4"
DAC: 1 9/16"
Cast: Heel 1/4"off, Toe 3/8"off
Checkering Condition: excellent plus
Butt Treatment: Purdey style leather covered
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details, or to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in AR, IL, KS, MI, PA, TN
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $225.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees! (**NOTE that most all of this is INSURANCE. If you have your own, we could arrange your insurance covering it.)
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: No, ANTIQUE
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. We have many more sxs shotguns, o/u shotguns, rifles and handguns not yet listed, check back or email us for a preview. We are a Wilson Combat dealer! Thanks for looking!
We employ full time gunsmiths 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.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge