T. STENSBY & CO. MANCHESTER 20GA BOXLOCK 28” IC/LM BARRELS NICLEY FIGURED WOOD WITH ORIGINAL CASE COLOR 5 1/2LBS CLASSIC ENGLISH SMALLBORE


Description:
T. Stensby & Co. Manchester 20GA boxlock 
28" non ejector game rib barrels with single front bead
2 1/2" nitro proof (Birmingham reproof in early 2000s)
Chokes: .005/.012 IC/LM
Bores: .616/.617 proofed at .614/.614 well within proof specs 
Minimum wall thickness R:0.027 L:0.026
Bores are bright & clean
Lockup is tight, no movement with forend removed 
Gun closes like a vault 
Barrels ring perfectly 

Figured straight grip stock with splinter forend
LOP 14 3/4" over 3/4" ebony checkered buttplate 
DAC 1 5/8
DAH 2 3/8
Cast off 1/8"
5lbs 9oz
Balance point just in front of hinge for perfect swing 

Fine condition overall with some light handling marks/impressions in the wood (wood to metal fit is perfect), barrel blue is very good overall with few light marks, the action retains much original case color, and screws and pins are excellent. Mechanically excellent gun closes like a vault with tight lockup, thick barrel walls, and the barrels ring like a church bell.

Classic English smallbore with nicely figured wood with great dimensions, ideal chokes, and perfect 20ga weight that will make a fine all day carry upland gun. This one would be hard to improve upon at this price point.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge

Price: $1,500.00