Guns International #: 103132052

Category - Shotguns - English Double - Shotguns - 16 Gauge

Category
Shotguns - English Double
Shotguns - 16 Gauge

H.W. Barford 16 Bore Boxlock Ejector | Treble Grip Action | Bold Acanthus Scroll Engraving

Description:
H.W. Bardford 16 Bore Boxlock Ejector | Treble Grip Action | Bold Acanthus Engraving | Coventry Maker

A well-executed provincial 16 bore by H.W. Bardford, a little-known gunmaker who operated from Bishop Street, Coventry, Warwickshire. While historical details are scarce, this gun speaks for itself—well-made and nicely finished, it reflects the quality that small provincial shops were capable of during Britain’s gunmaking heyday.

This example features a treble grip action, 26" barrels with a concave game rib, and bold acanthus scroll engraving—a pattern not as commonly seen. Great wall thickness. The action has been recently re-jointed and is mechanically very good, with ejectors in time. Bores are clean and shiny. The barrel blacking shows some wear near the muzzles, but is otherwise in nice condition.

A nice opportunity to own an English small bore with distinctive engraving from a rarely encountered provincial maker

Details:
Date of Manufacture: 1934
FFL Status: Curio Relic
Ejector: Yes
Weight: 5lb 14oz
Barrel Type: Steel
Barrel Length: 26"
Chamber Length: 2 ½” (65mm)
Nitro Proof: 1oz .662
Bore Diameter:
Right: .665
Left: .669
Minimum Wall Thickness (Thou):
Right: 33
Left: 35
Choke:
Right: .005
Left: .025
Stock Dimensions
LOP: 14 3/8"
DOC: 1 1/2"
DOH: 2 1/16"
Cast: 3/16" off

Free standard shipping with free returns

Curio/Relic: Yes
Serial Number: 537
Barrel Length: 26
Chambers: 2 1/2" (65mm)
Ejectors: Yes
Barrels: Steel
Stock Comb: 1 1/2
Stock Heel: 2 1/16
Stock Cast: 3/16" off
Fore End: Anson Push Rod
LOP: 14 3/8
Weight: 5lb 14oz
Manufacture Date: 1934
Choke Left: .025
Choke Right: .005
Proof:Nitro: 1oz .662
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: 35
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: 33

Price: $1,800.00