Guns International #: 103188036

Category - Shotguns - English Double - Shotguns - English

Category
Shotguns - English Double
Shotguns - English

Wallis & Skemptons 16 Ga. – EJECTORS, HIGH END BRITISH GUN, vintage firearms

Description:
General Specs: Wallis & Skemptons, pre-1954, 16 Gauge, 5lbs. 10oz., Chokes IC/LM, LOP 14 3/8", DAH 2 7/16", DAC 1 9/16"
Serial Number:  8138 

The British gunmakers from the first half of the 1900’s were known to produce well balanced, hand-fitted, engraved, and checkered double guns that are/were the measure by which all others were measured.  Some were known to be a step above the competition, and the gunsmiths at Wallis & Skemptons Ltd acquired the reputation of producing highly finished, mechanically superb boxlock ejector side x sides.  Here we have a splendid example in the hard-to-find 16-gauge gun built sometime before 1954 based on the proof marks.  This gun is not an economy model with scant engraving and plain wood…this gun exhibits 75% coverage of fine, hand-cut English scroll, near exhibition figured walnut with deep, dark smoky streaks, profuse hand checkering, and superb wood to metal fit.  The 26” barrels are choked IC/LM for the perfect upland chokes, with tight smooth concave game rib, mirror shiny bores, and proofed for 2 ½” one-ounce loads (the gun is in proof and we have lots of RST 2 ½” 16ga. loads.  That said, if you wish to open the chambers and lengthen the forcing cones there is plenty of wall thickness to safely do so for an extra gunsmithing fee).  The barrels are tight on hinge and breech face, ribs are tight, and the bluing is 99% rich dark blue.  The action retains 80% factory case color and the mechanics are excellent, with strong well-timed ejectors, crisp triggers, and excellent screws.  THIS FINE EXAMPLE OF A BRITISH DOUBLE WEIGHS JUST 5LBS. 10OZ. AND BALANCES PERFECTLY 1/8” AHEAD OF THE HINGE PIN FOR A TRULY DYNAMIC HANDLING UPLAND WAND.  Examine the photos closely and you will see we provide all the views of this gun you need to see to understand the quality of this firearm.  We are a storefront operation with 5 full-time gunsmiths, and we always thoroughly inspect our guns before offering them for sale.  Each gun has at least a 30-day mechanical warranty.  When you combine the quality photos with the full specifications in the tables below you will know what you are buying in advance and eliminate the risk inherent in buying guns from unknown sellers and long distances.  Just in time for summer clays before the fast-approaching upland bird season…don’t let this one get away, call now!  Thanks for looking.


Barrels
Barrel Length:   26"
Chokes:  .006/.011 IC/LM
Bores:   excellent
Bore Diameter:   .672/.670
Wall Thickness:   .025/.030
% Blue:   99%
Chambers:   2 1/2", proofed
Ribs:   smooth concave game rib tight
Sights:   front silver

Action
Action:   tight-Centered
Ejectors:   timed
Receiver Condition:   80% factory case color; thinning
Screws:   excellent
Engraving:   clear; 70% coverage English scroll; NICE
Trigger Type:  double-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   98% charcoal blue

Stock
Type:   English/splinter; High Figure European Walnut
LOP:   14 3/8"
LOP To End Of Wood:   14 1/16"
DAH:   2 7/16"
DAC:   1 9/16"
Cast:   7/16" off
Checkering Condition:   excellent
Butt Treatment:   ebony plate

INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms.

Payment and Shipping
Ways to Pay: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3.5% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax Collected: AZ, FL, GA, MI, MO, PA, TX, WI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $105.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns.

Other
Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking!We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.

Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge

Price: $3,950.00