Guns International #: 101054170
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Guns International #: 101054170
Category - Hammer Shotguns
- Shotguns - English Double Antique
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Seller: DOUBLEGUN PRESERVATION
Member Since: 3/7/12
State:
Virginia
Zip: 22207
Country: United States
Phone: (703) 625-4830
Premium Seller
Active Listings: 1
Seller Type:Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Certified Check, Postal Money Order, Personal Check
W. & C. Scott 12-Gauge Sidelever Game Gun
Description: This 12-gauge sidelever British hammergun was manufactured by W. & C. Scott in 1873. The laminated steel barrels were among the finest available at that time. Along with superb engraving, they indicate that this was an expensive gun at the time of manufacture, and it has been well cared for since. The engraving remains sharp, the patina is natural, the bores are bright and have no pitting. The exterior of the barrels is both beautiful and without flaws, as refinished. The gun, which has a 14-1/2” length of pull, appears to have been professionally restocked at some point in its 145-year history. The side-lock actions are sophisticated and precisely machined. The hammers are rebounding. This is a fine British game gun with a sought-after sidelever release. The barrels have 2-9/16” chambers and are 26-1/2” long, which is the original length. As was common at the time, neither bore has any choke. The wall thicknesses of the right barrel at nine inches from the muzzle are .029/.027/.028 (top/side/bottom), and at the middle of the barrel are .035/.032/.035. The wall thicknesses for the left barrel are .031/.032/.033 and .038/.037/.039 respectively. The diameters of both bores nine inches from the breech are .731. The gun weighs 7 lbs. 7 oz. The buttplate is steel, again as standard at the time even for the highest quality guns (a carry-over from muzzle loading shotguns). The drop is 1-7/8” at the comb and 3” at the heel. The cast is neutral. The gun locks up tightly and all serial numbers, 18117, match. The price does not include shipping costs paid by buyer. The inspection period is 7 days from receipt. The shotgun has been fired on the range using low pressure 2-1/2” shells produced for Damascus-barreled shotguns by RST Corporation. However, as for any antique or vintage shotgun, and especially one over a hundred and forty years old, it is recommended that the new owner have it inspected by his or her own gunsmith before firing and then only use shells that produce pressures for which the gun was designed. The gun carries a 30-day warrantee, during whichseller will have any mechanical problems documented by a professional gunsmith repaired or accept the return of the gun and refund the price of the gun and the return shipping cost. Please do not hesitate to call with questions Stephen Wesbrook, 703-625-4830; Doublegun Preservation, LLC -- Preserving late 19th and early 20th century double shotguns. SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101054170
Guns International #: 101054170