Autumn Sale of Fine and Sporting Arms
Lot 240:
F RHODES A 12-BORE SIDE BY SIDE SER NO 43873
Vulcanite ribbed butt, finely chequered straight grip and forend, Damascus barrels, the rib engraved ‘F RHODES SCARBOROUGH’, with scrolled edging to breech end. Finely ribbed automatic safe, acanthus scrolling and bouquets, ‘F RHODES’ to the sides, Little original finish remaining.
Weight 6lb 6oz, Chambers 2 1/2 in, Choke Bore, Bore, Pull 14 3/4, Barrels 29 3/4, OAL 46 1/2in
Proof .729
Readings .732, .742 Walls 23, 20
M - B/C, F - B/C, W - B/C
Beautifully figured Damascus barrels, action retaining some faded colour, the stock with five dings
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