Spring Sale of Fine Sporting Arms
Lot 228:
Description
LEWIS
A 12-BORE NON-EJECTOR HAMMER ACTION Ser No 15098
Ribbed horn butt plate, chequered rounded semi-pistol grip and forend. Matt rib, barrels engraved "G.E. Lewis & Sons, Birmingham". Treble grip action, hold open top lever. Non-rebounding hammers, back action. The action unadorned with "G.E. Lewis & Sons" engraved on the plated.
Weight 6lb 12oz, Chambers 2 1/4", Choke 3/4, 3/4, Barrels 30", Pull 14 1/4", OAL 46 3/4"
Proof 13/1 .719
Readings .728, .729
Walls 36, 385
Marginally in proof using plug gauges.
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition report:
M - C, F - C, W - C+. Light pitting to barrels, the action and plates retaining much original colour.
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