Stunning and rare Frederick Beesley Best Quality 20ga with case & accessories

Description:
Stunning 20 bore game gun by Frederick Beesley! 

Built in 1907 with 28″ chopper lump barrels. engraved “F. Beesley 2 St. James’s Street London Pall Mall Corner” on the narrow game rib. Tops of both barrels are engraved “WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL”. The diminuitive case hardened side lock action is stocked to the fences & features non-automatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in gold) & Beesley patent single nonselective trigger. Action & lockplates are engraved w/ near full coverage, classic British rose & scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “Beesleys Patent” & lockplates are engraved “BEESLEY LONDON” “PATENT” in scrolled device w/ central crown. Fences are carved in large fern motif, a signature for best quality Beesley made guns. Blued top lever is engraved “PATENT” & small bow triggerguard w/ scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Superbly marbled & nicely figured flesh tone European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 3/8″ over brown leather covered pad. Stock with drop points, closely spaced flat top point pattern checkering w/ mullered borders at grip, & a silver oval on toeline engraved “AMY PEABODY”

This find gun remains in beautiful overall condition. Barrels retaining nearly all of a best London style reblack. All engraving remains clear. Action retains most of its original case color, which is quite vivid where protected. Lockplates retain over 90% of their original color. Top lever & triggerguard have been reblued & retain nearly all of that expert quality blue. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original oil finish with some finish added for preservation. Pad is supple and remains about new. Bores are bright & shiny, action is tight, bbls. are on face. Mechanical trigger appears to work well. Case is generally excellent with some restoration and travel wear. This is a quick handling, sublime little gun. 

This fine and rare Beesley 20ga is priced at $21,500 plus shipping to your FFL. Please dont hesitate to contact me with any questions or reasonable offers at (704) 280-2382 or via PM on this site. 

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge
Manufacturer: Frederick Beesley
Model: Best Quality
Serial Number: 2000
Barrel Length: 28
Chambers: 2-3/4
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Bright and shiny
Triggers: Double triggers
Stock Comb: 1-1/2
Stock Heel: 2-3/8
Stock Cast: Cast off
Fore End: Splinter
Butt Pad: Thin leather covered pad
LOP: 14-3/8
Weight: 5lbs. 9oz.
Chokes: Mod/Mod
Choke Left: .015
Choke Right: .015
Case: Original case and accessories
Proof:Nitro: Yes, original and Birmingham reproof
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .022
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .021

Price: $21,500.00
Shipping: $75.00
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