Guns International #: 102648172
Seller's Inventory #: 6550
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Guns International #: 102648172
Category - Atkin Grant & Lang Shotguns
- Shotguns - English Double
HENRY ATKIN SIDE LOCK 12GA 29" BARREL
Description: Single bead sight on a flat matte tapering rib. The top of the right barrel near he breech is marked "HENRY ATKIN. LTD." 27 ST JAMES'S STREET. LONDON S.W.L." Henry Atkin was a stocker for Purdey in the mid 1800s, and in 1891, he and four other gentlemen bought Boss & Company. The breech end of the barrels is decorated with a feather design. The action, side locks, trigger guard and break lever are decorated with floral scroll engraving. Each lock is also marked "HENRY ATKINS" and features fine English scroll engraving. The action and locks are casehardened and the remaining parts blue. Double triggers, automatic tang mounted safety with gold "SAFE" and mounted with a nicely figured multi-point checkered walnut splinter forearm and round knob pistol grip stock with a checkered contrasting buttplate and gold initial oval. 3 inch chambers, chokes gauge at improved modified/full, ejectors and 14 1/2 inch length of pull. Shotgun measurements are: Bore at 9" from breech .729 R/L; Wall thickness at 9" from breech .061 R/L; Drop at comb 1 17/32 inches: Drop at heel 2 1/4 inches; 1/4 inch cast on; 0 toe; Overall weight 7 Lbs. 10.8 Oz. Rating Definition: Very good. The barrels retain 70% original blue finish with ares thinned to a smooth gray patina and showing some small scattered areas of minor spotting. The trigger guard/lower tang retain 40% original blue finish with a smooth gray patina on the balance and some minor oxidation on the left edge. The action and side locks retain 80% original vivid case colors with some minor oxidation on the lower edges of the action. The wood is also very good with a few minor dings, scratches and handling marks. The checkering is crisp. The markings and engraving are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. Price: $2,499.00 Buy Now Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge Manufacturer: HENRY ATKIN Model: SIDE LOCK Barrel Length: 29" Bore Info: EXCELLENT Chambers: 2 1/2 Ejectors: EXTRACTORS Condition: EXCELLENT Metal Condition: EXCELLENT Wood Condition: EXCELLENT Bore Condition: EXCELLENT Barrels: SXS Barrel Type: SXS Action: SIDE BY SIDE SIDE LOCK Triggers: DOUBLE TRIGGERS Stock: ENGLISH STRAIGHT STOCK Stock Comb: 1 1/2 Stock Heel: 2 1/4 Stock Cast: 1/8" OFF FACE 1/4" TOE Fore End: SPLINTER FOREARM Butt Pad: HORN BUTT PLATE LOP: 15 1/8' TO FRONT TRIGGER Rib: SOLID CONCAVE SMOOTH Finish: COIN Sights: BRASS BEAD Engraving: FINE ENGLISH SCROLL Item Location: FLORIDA Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102648172
Seller's Inventory #: 6550
Guns International #: 102648172
Seller's Inventory #: 6550