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J. Wilkes Single Platted Sidelock 20G 28" Barrel Guns International #: 103159415 Seller's Inventory #: 20CA-2025 Category: Wilkes, John Shotguns - Shotguns - English Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Northern Wings & Clays Member Since: 4/11/21 First Name: Michael Last Name: Burnett & David Kesar State: Michigan Zip: 49740 Country: United States Phone: (229) 200-7001 Phone2: (305) 731-6505 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 83 Total Number of Listings: 138 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Northern Wings & Clays is committed to your satisfaction, we do not charge any additional fees, no credit card fees, we will include ground shipping at no additional cost, we offer a 3 day inspection period starting from the date the gun arrives to your desired FFL. Payment Types Accepted: Money Order or Cashiers Check, Visa, Mastercard and American Express About Us: Northern Wings & Clays was established in 2022, out of the passion of hunting and target shooting. The owners, longtime friends that met though the passion of the industry and want to help bring awareness and conserve the heritage of hunting and sport shooting. Northern Wings and Clays is committed to the very best customer service. Northern Wings and Clays has the knowledge and expertise to help you with anything you may need or want. Northern Wings and Clays is currently seeking consignment hunting and sporting-related firearms. Fair rates, Whether it is one gun or an entire collection we are capable and willing to help with any type of evaluation that you may require. Please contact us for the best prices on any of our listings. Description: Northern Wings and Clays is pleased to announce the acquisition of the personal gun collection of famed shooter and former owner of Atkin, Grant and Lang London, Mr. Cyrill Adams. Mr. Adams the author of Live Pigeon Trap Shooting  and Lock, Stock and Barrel was extraordinarily influential in shaping the continuing legacy of English Shot Guns worldwide. Mr. Adams’ unwavering  attention to detail was well known and highly respected. All of the guns in his collection represent his commitment to detail and excellence. Northern Wings and Clays thanks the family of Mr. Adams for accepting our offer to purchase and represent this collection. For more information about Mr. Adams please visit Cyril S. Adams1938-2020 | Shooting Sportsman Magazine J. Wilkes Single-Barrel Side Lock 20 Gauge – Damascus Barrel, Cyril Adams Collection This exceptionally rare J. Wilkes 20-gauge single-barrel shotgun is a masterclass in minimalism, balance, and bespoke British craftsmanship. Built in the golden era of fine gunmaking and selected by none other than Cyril Adams—the legendary connoisseur of English guns—this piece reflects the kind of elegance and mechanical subtlety that defined Adams’ personal preferences. The gun features a 28-inch Damascus steel barrel, finely patterned and beautifully preserved, highlighting the classic forging techniques that Damascus is known for. There is no rib, allowing for a clean sight picture aided by a flat matted section at the breech. The barrel is choked appropriately for a versatile single-shot field gun and locks up tight with excellent barrel-to-action fit. The action is unique: a true side lock with a single lock plate on the right side and a single trigger—a configuration rarely seen and mechanically efficient. The rounded edges of the action body give the gun a smooth, flowing aesthetic and contribute to a comfortable, natural mount. The action is lightly engraved with classic English scroll and retains a soft coin finish, speaking to the restrained elegance that defines top-tier British single guns. Stocked in richly figured English walnut, the gun wears an English straight-hand grip with fine hand-cut checkering and a leather-covered recoil pad. The measurements are well-suited for tall or long-armed shooters, likely set up to Cyril Adams’ own dimensions: - Length of Pull: 15 1/4" - Drop at Comb: 1 1/4" - Drop at Heel: 2" - Cast: Neutral Weighing in at just 4 lbs. 13 oz., the gun is an absolute delight to carry and swing—light enough for a full day in the field, yet steady and controllable. Its perfectly neutral balance and crisp trigger pull reinforce the quality of its build and the hand-selected nature of Cyril’s collection. Single-barrel shotguns of this quality and configuration are exceedingly scarce, especially in 20 gauge with Damascus barrels and side lock construction. That it comes from the personal collection of Cyril Adams, one of the most respected voices in British shotgun importing and fitting, only deepens its significance. For the advanced collector, traditionalist, or sportsman looking for the rarest expression of British gunmaking, this J. Wilkes 20ga side lock single-barrel is more than a shotgun—it’s a curated legacy piece. Price: $4,199.00 Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge Manufacturer: J. Wilkes Model: Single Platted Sidelock Serial Number: 4420 Barrel Length: 28 Bore: Excellent Chambers: 2 3/4 Ejectors: Non Ejector Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Excellent Barrels: Single Barrel Action: Single Plated Sidelock Triggers: Single Stock: English Straight Grip Stock Comb: 1 1/4 Stock Heel: 2 LOP: 15 1/4 Finish: Antique Coin Weight: 4.13oz Sights: Brass Bead Chokes: Fixed Case: Canvas Leg of Mutton Item Location: Michigan