Spring Sale of Fine Sporting Arms

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ARTHUR TURNER

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Start price: £120

Estimated price: £300 - £400

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Description

ARTHUR TURNER

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR Ser No 10513

Ribbed, well-matched extension, chequered straight grip and forend, cast off for the right shoulder. The rib engraved ‘ARTHUR TURNER (LATE MALEHAM & Co), 5 WEST BAR, SHEFFIELD’. Treble grip action, hold open top lever, automatic safety with ‘SAFE’ inlaid. The action engraved with limited acanthus scrolling and ‘ARTHUR TURNER’ on cartouches to the sides.

Weight 6lb 3oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke Cyl, 3/4, Barrels 28", Pull 14 1/2", OAL 44 1/2"

FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.


Condition report:

Proof .729 Readings .734, .731 Walls   23, 28 Metal  - B Finish - C Stock  - C- Additional Comments: The blueing to the barrels thinning with some tarnishing to the sides, lightly silvered to the breech and muzzle. The action retaining much original finish, the engraving sharp. The stock with numerous scratches and marks.