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Guns International #: 100923906
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Guns International #: 100923906
Category - Hammer Shotguns
- Shotguns - English Double
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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
Active Listings: 56
Total Listings: 1109
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days Payment Methods: Cashiers Check, U.S. Postal Money Order, Personal Check
William Moore & Grey 20 Bore Back Action Hammergun With Its Original Nitro Damascus 28” Barrels
Description: *** SOLD *** William Moore was first recorded in business as a gunmaker in 1808 and his business continued until bought by Cogswell & Harrison in 1908. He trained with the famous Joseph Manton and in turn, trained both Henry Atkin and Frederick Beesley amongst many other stalwarts of the London gun trade. The dating of this gun is a bit difficult as the address on the barrels was only occupied from 1896 yet its style suggests it is rather older than that. This conflict is explained by the number 30736 on the forend loop which is a Scott number from 1882 or alternatively a Greener number from 1884, these two manufacturers being the main suppliers to the trade at this time and the only ones with such a high production number. This suggests that this gun languished in storage for some years until being finished and sold after 1896. *** This handsome hammergun is a fine example of the elegant, small bore, sporting hammerguns that were commonly purchased for young people or by ladies in the last quarter of the 19th Century. These guns have often had a very hard life and it is rare that the original Damascus barrels have survived over 130 years of use and abuse. The fact that these have done so and retain very acceptable minimum wall thicknesses is a miracle. In the fairly recent past, the stock and forend wood has been replaced and this, coupled with the sensitive restoration, makes it a very pretty gun for either game or clays. *** Recently refurbished by Toby Barclay of Heritage Guns UK the action, No. 5115, is of traditional design and features: Double triggers; Stanton patent rebounding, back-action locks with low-level hammers; Percussion fences; Top lever opening, operating a 'Purdey Bolt' by way of Greener style leverwork; Hacket style snap-on forend catch. Engraving style Foliate Scroll. Gun weight is 5lb 6oz. Trigger pulls measure approximately: Front trigger 4 lbs Rear trigger 4 ¼ lb. *** The rebrowned Damascus barrels are 28" in length, chambered for 2 ¾" (70mm) cartridges and are of brazed 'dovetail' lump construction with soft soldered ribs. Top rib is of smooth, concave game type. There is some external pitting of the barrels, left in order to preserve wall thicknesses. London reproof for 70mm nitro powder cartridges in 2007. The left barrel is bored 0.613 with a constriction of 0.004 for Skeet choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.033. The right barrel is bored 0.616 and has a constriction of 0.011 for Improved Cylinder choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.029. *** The replacement straight-hand grip stock and splinter forend are crafted from highly figured walnut. The forend carries an engraved steel tip and has a small inlet repair to its edge near the knuckle. The stock is lightly cast-off for a right handed shot, is finished with a 1 ¼" leather covered recoil pad and features a vacant white metal oval.The 18 lines per inch checkering has been refreshed to a normal back-action design.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 14-1/4” over a 1-1/4” leather pad by 1-5/16” by 2-1/8”’. Slightly cast off for the right hand stock *** Perfect for game or clays. A very handsome hammergun that you will be proud to own. Life is short. If not now, then when? *** This William Moore & Grey is classified as an antique firearm and will not require an FFL. 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 and will only accept returns at buyer’s expense if the gun is not as described in the listing. *** US Agent for Heritage Guns UK. SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 100923906
Guns International #: 100923906