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Henry Turner 12 Bore Back Action Hammergun with 29-1/2” Nitro Damascus Barrels.
Guns International #: 102105127 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Hammer 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: 38
Total Number of Listings: 949
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:
*** HEAVY REDUCTION - GREAT VALUE *** By the 1870's the centerfire hammergun had become the standard shotgun design for all but the very poorest or most conservative sportsman and even outside the major gunmaking centers, it held sway. This hammergun retailed by a little known provincial gunmaker and engraver is a typical example of the guns that were produced in their thousands in London and Birmingham for the domestic gun trade. Very rarely do they demonstrate anything other than a slavish adherence to the norms of the period. However, this gun somewhat breaks the mould and possibly represent an unusual customer order for something that he had seen or heard about. Patented in 1877, the captive forend with its sprung catch is a novel way round the three main existing designs, all of which would have required the payment of a royalty to their inventors. The patentees of this forend catch were none other than EW Wilkinson, the owner of the Charles Osborne & Co name in Birmingham, and CO Ellis who was Charles Osborne's grandson. Its 29 ½ " nitro Damascus barrels have excellent measurements and with its beautifully figured original wood, this gun is a joy to hold and shoot and it will make a fabulous gun for either targets or game. Manufactured circa 1868 – 1887.
*** Refurbished several years ago by Heritage Guns in the UK the action, no. 3953, is of traditional back action sidelock design and features: Rebounding back action locks with high 'C Scroll' hammers, Sprung strikers, Top lever operating a Purdey Bolt by way of Hall lever work, Long top strap, Double triggers and Ellis & Wilkinson captive forend catch. Gun weighs 6lb 11oz. Engraving style Border & Foliate Scroll. Finely carved percussion fences. Trigger pulls measure approximately: Front trigger 4 lbs Rear trigger 3 3/4 lbs. *** The original Damascus barrels are 29 ½ " in length, chambered for 2 3/4" (70mm) cartridges and are of brazed dovetail lump construction with soft soldered ribs. Top rib is of the smooth, concave game type. Birmingham reproof for 70mm nitro powder cartridges in 2013. The right barrel is bored 0.729 with a constriction of 0.002 for Skeet choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.021. The left barrel is bored 0.727 and has a constriction of 0.003 for Skeet choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.022. *** The straight hand stock and splinter forend are crafted from highly figured walnut. The stock is cast-off for a right-handed shot, features a vacant white metal oval and is finished with engraved heel and toe plates. The forend features an engraved steel diamond, forend catch release disc engraved with the patent use number and a carved horn tip. There are two inlets repairs to the forend edges and another behind the release catch disc.The 18 lines per inch checkering is to the normal 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 14-1/4” to a checkered butt by 1-9/16” by 2”. Cast off for the righthand shot. *** Great gun for game or clays. Terrific upland gun. *** Buyer is responsible for all shipping, insurance, and any other related charges. I give a 3-day non-firing inspection period and will accept returns at buyer’s expense.
SOLD
Antique: Yes