Spring Sale of Fine Sporting Arms
Lot 235:
Description
A THOMSON, EDINBURGH
A 13-BORE DAMASCUS HAMMER ACTION Ser No 17296
A Cushioned pad, ebonite extension, figured, chequered straight grip and forend. Beautifully figured Damascus barrels, the rib engraved ‘A THOMSON EDINBURGH’. Hold open top lever, rebounding scrolled, hare’s ear hammers. The action very bright with scroll edging and acanthus decoration. The blued pistol grip tang finely engraved along its length.
Weight 6lb 10oz, Chambers 2 3/4", Choke 1/4, 1/4, Barrels 29 7/8", Pull 14 3/4", OAL 46 1/2"
Original black powder proof 1875 to 1887
Nitro Reproof 1925 – 1954
Proof .710
Readings .717, .710
Walls 40, 30
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition report:
M - C+, F - B, W - C+ The engraving to the action is softened, the finish bright. The barrels are wonderfully rich with a pleasant finish, some fine marks. The stock with light marks and a small repair to the lower right side. It has undergone some sympathetic restoration.
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