Spring Sale of Fine Sporting Arms
Lot 232:
Description
J WHITWORTH & Sons
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER ACTION Ser No 157
Chequered horn butt, straight grip and forend. Sunken rib, barrels sleeved. Beautifully carved fences, back action engraved ‘J WHITWORTH & Co, MANCHESTER’, non-rebounding, blued, hare’s ear hammers, hold open top lever. Treble grip action. The action unadorned with simple edging and serpent scroll. In a case.
Weight 6lb 5oz, Chambers 2 3/4", Choke 1/4, 1/2, Barrels 28", Pull 14 1/2", OAL 44 1/2", OAL 45"
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition report:
Original Black Powder Proof pre-1875 Proof18.4 Readings 18.4, 18.41 Walls 34, 34 Metal - B Finish - B Stock - C+ Additional Comments: Blueing intact, little marking to the action. The stock unmarked with crisp chequering, split extending from the toe.
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