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Midland Gun Company Model 1730, Birmingham Best 12ga SLE with gorgeous engraving
Guns International #: 102972206 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Shotguns - English Double - Shotguns - English
Seller's Information
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Seller: Brewer
Member Since: 11/29/15
First Name: Charles
Last Name: Sturdavant
State: Colorado
Zip: 80401
Country: United States
Phone: (303) 907-2295
Number of Active Listings: 2
Total Number of Listings: 8
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted:
About Us: I am an individual with too many guns in my safe, and I need to sell a few.
Description:
This is the nicest gun I own. It is a rare Midland Gun Company Best SLE, Model1730, made in about the 1920’s. It has full coverage best London style rose and scroll engraving, exhibition grade French walnut with a leather-covered butt pad. These guns were advertised as London best quality at half the price. To quote from a 1914 catalog: EVERY PART OF THE VERY BEST QUALITY, the material is all of the very best, the workmanship the best to be obtained, the engraving is a work of art, the finish and the shooting qualities cannot be surpassed. This gun is #1 of a pair, as indicated in gold on the top lever, the fore end finial, and on the top rib at the breech end. A pair sold for $116 (pounds) at the time. It was sleeved by John Rigby some time before 1989 and is the best sleeving job I have ever seen, being invisible under normal light. The barrels weigh in at 3#, and retain the best handling qualities as when new.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Midland Gun Co
Model: 1730
Serial Number: 1798624
Barrel Length: 28-1/4
Bore: 70mm
Chambers: 2-3/4
Ejectors: Southgate
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: Excellent, sleved
Barrel Type: Chopper Lump
Action: Sidelock ejector
Triggers: Double 3#/3.5# pull
Stock: Excellent French Walnut
Stock Dimensions:
1-9/16
Stock Comb: 1-9/16
Stock Heel: 2-1/2
Stock Cast: ~1/4
Fore End: splinter w/ engraved finial
Butt Pad: Leather-covered
LOP: 15
Rib: Game rib
Finish: Spotless
Weight: 6# 14oz
Sights: Front silver bead
Manufacture Date: ~1920
Chokes: IC/Mod
Choke Left: Improved Cylinder
Choke Right: Modified
Engraving: Best London rose and scroll
Extras: Oil bottle, Ebony cleaning rod
Case: Leather-covered oak and brass
Item Location: Golden, CO
Proof:Nitro: ~1989
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: Min: .032
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: Min: .032