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William Read 8 gauge Percussion side by side
Guns International #: 102562597 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Shotguns - Percussion - Shotguns - American Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: Matt's Custom Guns
Member Since: 3/18/20
First Name: Matt
Last Name: McGraw
State: Indiana
Zip: 47331
Country: United States
Phone: (765) 825-3418
Number of Active Listings: 15
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa, Master Card, Money Order, Cashiers Check
Description:
William Read (A Boston maker) Percussion 8 gauge side by side shotgun. This gun is an honest shooter. I shot it at Friendship for years with no complaints on its performance. It is cylinder bore, with 36" damascus barrels. The gun weighs right at 12 pounds. It has a 14-1/4" LOP to the front trigger. The bores are smooth and have no pitting or rust but are a bit dark. Barrels and breech are sound and tight and the barrels are locked tight in the stock with dual wedge pins. Locks and triggers work well. Half cock and full cock both work. Gun is mechanically fine. I put a Kick eez Cheek eez stick on pad on the stock to make the stock dimensions more shootable for me. They are supposed to peel off without damage to the finish. The gun (without stick on pad) has drop measurements of DAC 1-3/4" and DAH 2-5/8" Engraving on the locks, hammers, and tang remains very crisp. Waterfowl scenes on both locks. Checkering is worn with time but still offers good purchase. Nipple threads are clean and tight on standard 1/4-28 nipples. A nice old American waterfowl gun.
Price: $1,700.00
Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 8 Gauge
Manufacturer: William Read
Barrel Length: 36
Barrel Type: Damascus
LOP: 14-1/4
Weight: 12
Choke Left: none
Choke Right: none
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .055
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .055