Guns International #: 102281158
Seller's Inventory #: WPSBLE16B271

Category - Powell & Sons, Wm Shotguns - Shotguns - 16 Gauge

Category
Powell & Sons, Wm Shotguns
Shotguns - 16 Gauge

WILLIAM POWELL & SON BOXLOCK EJECTOR 16 GAUGE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN

Description:
27" BARRELS, IMPROVED CYLINDER AND MODIFIED, 2-1/2", DOUBLE TRIGGERS, STRAIGHT HAND GRIP, CHECKERED STOCK PANELS, SPLINTER FOREND, CHECKERED PLASTIC BUTTPLATE, 5 LBS - 11 OZ, 1-3/8" DAC, 2-1/8" DAH, 14-7/8" LOP

Boxlock ejector 16 gauge game gun with 27" blacked round nitro proved barrels that are fit with ejectors, a tapered smooth concave game rib and a steel bead front sight. Proved for 2-1/2" cartridges and choked improved cylinder & modified. The rib is roll marked "WILLIAM POWELL & SON GUNMAKERS LTD.35.CARRS LANE.BIRMINGHAM." The patina case color hardened action body is adorned with fine English Arabesque scroll engraving. Both sides of the action body are engraved "WILLIAM POWELL & SON". Gold number 2 upon the top lever, rib near breech and forend tip.The action is fit with a blacked engraved top lever with the left side of the thumbpiece checkered and automatic safety with gold-inlaid "SAFE" ahead of the scored and engraved safety slide. The double triggers are protected by a blued and engraved trigger guard ending in a long bottom strap with serial number. Best quality walnut stock with straight hand grip, checkered stock panels, English flat top checkering, vacant stock oval and splinter fore-end with Anson type push button release. 14-7/8" LOP to a checkered plastic buttplate, 5 Lbs. - 11 Oz. Gun resides in a single brown vinyl case.
 

• Make: William Powell & Son
• Model: Boxlock Ejector
• Gauge: 16
• Barrel Length: 27 Inches
• Chambers: 2-1/2"
• Chokes: Improved Cylinder & Modified
• Rib: Tapered Smooth Concave Game
• Sight: Steel Bead Front
• Action: Boxlock Ejector
• Trigger: Double
• Safety: Automatic
• Engraving: Fine English Arabesque Scrolls with "WILLIAM POWELL & SON" on Both Sides of the Action Body. Gold Number "2" on Top Lever, Rib Near Breech and Forend Tip.
• Finish: Patina Case Color Hardened
• Stock: Best quality walnut, Straight Hand Grip, Checkered Stock Panels, English Flat Top Checkering, Vacant Stock Oval, Splinter Forend with Anson Style Push Button Release
• Stock Length: 14-7/8 Inches
• Cast Off: 1/4" at face
• Drops: 1-3/8" x 2-1/8"
• Butt Details: Checkered Plastic Buttplate
• Weight: 5 Lbs. - 11 Oz.
• Case: Single Vinyl
• Year of Manufacture: Circa 1938

Curio/Relic: Yes

Price: $5,450.00