Watson Brothers 12 bore boxlock non-ejector - Nitro Damascus in makers case.
Guns International #: 102830698 Seller's Inventory #: WBBLNE5212
Category: Shotguns - English Double - Shotguns - English Double Antique

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Seller: BritishDoubles
Company: British Doubles
Member Since: 5/26/24
First Name: John
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27701
Country: United States
Phone: (919) 907-0925
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
A tidy Watson Brothers of London treble-grip action manufactured in 1894. Featuring 28” Nitro reproved damascus barrels, gold inlayed automatic safety and nicely figured stock. Restocked in England to modern dimensions by Ebenezer Hands. Mr. Hands can be seen in a short film Gun Making: Lock, Stock, & Barrel (1956). It can be viewed on YouTube. Very good condition, clean bright bores, tight on face, mechanically excellent.

Details:
Date of Manufacture: 1894
FFL Status: Antique (can be shipped direct)
Ejector: No
Weight: 6lbs 8oz
Barrel Type: Damascus
Barrel Length: 28"
Chamber Length: 2 ½” (65mm)
Proof: Nitro reproof .736 3 Tons
Bore Diameter:
Right: .742
Left: .741
Minimum Wall Thickness (MWT):
MWT right: .020
MWT left: .021
Choke:
Right:  .005 skeet
Left: .005 skeet
Stock Dimensions
LOP: 14 1/2” including 5/8" rubber recoil pad
DOC: 1 5/8"
DOH: 2"
Cast: 3/16" off

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SOLD

Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Watson Bros.
Model: boxlock non-ejector
Serial Number: 5212
Chambers: 2 1/2" (65mm)
Barrel Type: Damascus
Action: Treble Grip
Stock Dimensions:
14 1/2
Stock Comb: 1 5/8
Stock Heel: 2
Stock Cast: 3/16" off
Fore End: Anson Push Rod
Butt Pad: 5/8
LOP: 14.5
Choke Left: skeet .005
Choke Right: skeet .005
Proof:Nitro: .736 3 tons
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .021
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .020