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William Palmer Jones 12 Bore Back Action Sidelock Ejector with 30” Nitro Damascus Barrels – Highly Figured French Walnut
Guns International #: 103121314 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Shotguns - English Double - Shotguns - English Double Antique
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: 41
Total Number of Listings: 1070
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:
William Palmer Jones shared the same first names as his father and was the second generation of the Jones family to be a gunmaker in the famous Birmingham gun quarter. He moved to Whittall Street shortly before this gun was built in 1892 and established a thriving business, mainly manufacturing guns for the trade but producing a few bearing his own name, such as this. The gun we have here is an excellent example of the better quality guns that the Birmingham trade could produce. What is very unusual is that this gun, number 1072, comes complete with a spare set of ejector and lock main springs. Presented in an oak and leather case, lined in red baize and fitted with some accessories, spare strikers and a Maker’s trade label (possible reproduction).
The action is of traditional design and features: Double triggers bolted by an automatic top tang safety slide; 8 pin back action locks with interceptor sears, anti-friction rollers on main springs and Roger’s cocking levers; Top lever operating a Purdey bolt via a Scott Spindle; Passive top rib extension; Southgate ejectors; Anson pushrod forend catch. Gun weight is 6lb 11oz. Engraving style Foliate scroll with panels of ‘Art Nouveau’ style foliate design. Locks signed ‘W P JONES’ in a scrolling banner. Trigger pulls measure approximately: Front trigger 3 ½ lbs Rear trigger 4 ¼ lbs
The original Damascus barrels are 30" in length, chambered and nitro proofed for 2 ½ ” (65mm) cartridges and are of brazed 'dovetail' lump construction with soft soldered ribs. Urban rumors notwithstanding, low pressure 2-1/2” shotshells are available in the US from ClaysAmmo, Game Bore and RST Shells. Top rib is of smooth, concave, game type. The bores are clean and free of pitting. Birmingham re-proof for 2 ½” nitro cartridges in 1955. The right barrel is bored 0.734 with a constriction of 0.007 for Improved Cylinder choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.027. The left barrel is bored 0.736 and has a constriction of 0.036 for Full choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.025.
The Original Straight Hand Stock and Splinter Forend are crafted from highly figured French walnut. The stock is cast-off for a right-handed shot, features a vacant white metal oval and is finished with a well matched 7/8” walnut extension. The forend is fitted with an engraved steel tip.
The 22 lines per inch checkering has been refreshed to the original 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 14-5/8” to a checkered butt by 1-1/2” by 2-3/8”. Cast off for the righthand shot.
With its highly figured walnut stock, fine Damascus barrels and sensitive restoration, this shotgun would make an excellent gun for both game and clays.
*** Please note that the photographs are part of the description. Not for sale where prohibited by state or local laws. Buyer is responsible for all shipping, insurance, and any other related charges. I give a 3-day non-firing -inspection period which begins when it arrives at the buyer’s FFL or specified address if the gun is classified as an Antique. Returns at buyer’s expense.
Price: $7,865.00
Antique: Yes