Guns International #: 103241942
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Guns International #: 103241942
Category - Shotguns - English Double
- Shotguns - Doubles
H J Hussey / H&H 12 gauge SxS Cased Sidelock Shotgun 2 3/4 Nitro Proof
Description: Excellent cased 1901 HJ Hussey, Ltd 12 gauge sidelock SxS shotgun. 28 inch barreled gun with 2 3/4 inch chambers in period case with label. S/N 14065, the 65th gun produced by the firm. Henry Hussey served as works manager for Holland and Holland prior to starting his own firm - the first of several partnerships involving the Hussey family. Gun built to late 19th Century H&H design. Gun weight is 6 pounds, 8 ounces - perfect field or clays weight, using modern 2 3/4 shells. Barrels are full replacement barrels (not sleeved), 28 inches in length, built/proved in 1964. Original Birmingham proof at 3 Tons, followed by London ReProof in 2016 after chambers lengthened to 2 3/4 inches and proved for 1 1/4 ounce shells. Barrels choked .007 R and .015 L. Minimum Wall Thickness is .027 R and .030 L. Bores measure .732 R and .729 L at 9 inches from breech. Original stock/fore-end of striking rubbed oil finish French Walnut. Straight grip stock to checkered butt. Stock measurements are 14 1/2 in LOP, 1 7/16 in DAC, and 2 1/8 in DAH. Fore-end has Anson-style button release. Classic sidelock action with limited engraving. Double Triggers, Scott Spindle, and Purdey Double Bite. Third Fastener. Received Disassembly, Inspection and Cleaning 2023. A turn of the century British sidelock that is ready to go, with 2 3/4 cartridges. Comes with Don Masters book Atkin, Grant and Lang, which includes chapters tracing the Hussey partnerships and family journey. This gun is a proven performer on both prairie grouse and pheasant. Shipping cased gun to CONUS FFL locations only for flat fee of $80. Item available for evaluation at current location in Nashville, Tennessee. Happy to provide additional photos to seriously interested parties, and open to discussing reasonable offers. Thank you for your consideration. Curio/Relic: Yes Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge Manufacturer: H J Hussey Model: SxS Serial Number: 14065 Barrel Length: 28 Bore Info: 12 gauge Chambers: 2 3/4 Ejectors: Yes Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Excellent Barrels: Steel Action: Sidelock Triggers: Double Stock: Straight Stock Dimensions: 14 1/2 x 1 7/16 x 2 1/8 inches Fore End: Splinter Butt Pad: Checkered Butt LOP: 14 1/2 inches Rib: Game Style Finish: Oil Weight: 6 lb 8 oz Manufacture Date: 1901 Choke Left: 1/4 (.007) Choke Right: 1/2 (.015) Case: Period, with Label Item Location: Tennessee Proof:Nitro: Yes Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .030 Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .027 Price: $3,250.00 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 103241942
Guns International #: 103241942