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WILLIAM FORD 20 GAUGE BAR ACTION SIDELOCK - EXCEPTIONAL PRE-WAR ENGLISH CRAFTSMANSHIP (1936) Guns International #: 103130633 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Shotguns - English Double - Shotguns - English Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: A-Coin and Stamp Gallery Inc Member Since: 7/25/10 First Name: Guy Last Name: Ave State: Florida Country: United States Phone: (407) 721-3748 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 47 Total Number of Listings: 5295 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Check Description: William Ford 20 Gauge Bar Action Sidelock – Exceptional Pre-War English Craftsmanship (1936) Offered here is a truly outstanding example of English gunmaking: a William Ford 20 gauge bar action sidelock shotgun, produced in 1936 and preserved in remarkably original condition. William Ford was a respected Birmingham-based gunmaker and award-winning barrel maker to the trade from 1888 to 1989, known for his precision craftsmanship and attention to detail. This elegant and petite sidelock rivals the finest work of Holland & Holland and other top-tier names. Features: Original finishes throughout: bluing, case color, and stock finish Crisp bold acanthus engraving and well-figured wood Narrow action frame – beautifully scaled and finely proportioned (see quarter comparison photo) Full length-of-pull: 15 1/8" – rarely found in small bore English doubles Stock dimensions: Drop at comb 1 3/8", drop at heel 2 3/8" Barrels: 25" with a distinctive Churchill rib Mirror bores: Right .618", Left .615" Chokes: Right barrel Improved Cylinder (7/1000), Left Modified (16/1000) Original 2 3/4" chambers Tight on face, top lever well right of center Weight: 5 lbs 10 7/8 oz – a perfect gentleman’s quail gun configuration No cracks to the wood, no loose ribs, and barrels chime perfectly This is a rare opportunity to acquire a best-quality English sidelock from the golden era of gunmaking. In just 8 years, it will celebrate its centennial, yet it looks as if it were finished yesterday. Shipping: $100 Price: $15,750.00 Curio/Relic: Yes Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge