Guns International #: 101083967
Seller's Inventory #: WPJMRNEG12

Category - Shotguns - English Double Antique - Hammer Shotguns

Category
Shotguns - English Double Antique
Hammer Shotguns

William P Jones 12 – Birmingham – Hammer – 30” Modern Nitro Proved 2 3/4" Barrels

Description:
A 12 Gauge Hammer non-ejector shotgun circa 1895.  It has a 30” nitro proved barrels with Greener Crossbolt third fastener passing through a rib extension and game rib.  The rib is marked, W. P. Jones. Patentee. 25. Whittall St, Birmingham. Winner At The “Field” Trials of 12. 16 & 20 Bore Guns London, Modern Birmingham Nitro proof with the proper reproof marks from 1989, Modern proved for 2 3/4" cartridges at service pressure of 3 1/4 tons, as well as old original Birmingham proofs, Chokes at Modified & Full.  Scrolls "W P Jones" engraved in a banner on both lock plates and bird portrait on bottom of action with bright finish, Single trigger, Side Clips, Best quality walnut stock, traditional English straight hand grip, Splinter forend with snap release, 14 7/8" LOP over a 1” leather covered pad, Cast Off 1/4” at face, 7 Lbs. 10 Oz.  The shotgun is presented in a VC leather case with accessories.
 

• Make: William P Jones
• Model: 'Hammer'
• Gauge: 12
• Barrel Length: 30 Inches
• Chambers: 2 3/4 inches
• Rib: Game
• Chokes: Modified (R) & Full (L)
• Action: Hammer - Non-Ejector with Greener Crossbolt third fastener and side clips
• Safety: N/A
• Trigger: Single
• Engraving: Scrolls with "W P Jones" engraved in a banner on both lock plates and bird portrait on bottom of action with bright finish
• Stock: Best quality walnut, Traditional straight hand grip, Splinter forend
• Stock Length: 14 7/8" at Center
• Cast Off: 1/4" at face
• Drops: 1 1/2" x 2"
• Butt Details: 1" Leather Pad
• Weight: 7 Lbs. 10 Oz.
• Case: Single Leather VC
• Year of Manufacture: 1895

Antique: Yes

Price: $10,590