Autumn Sale of Fine Sporting arms
Diamond chequered butt to well-matched extension, chequered straight grip and forend. Broad rib engraved ‘W NEEDLER, 27 SILVER ST. HULL’. Treble grip action, beautiful carved fences, doll’s head extension, hold open top lever, automatic safety with ‘SAFE’ inlaid in gold. The action finely engraved with acanthus scrolling. Original proof 1875 to 1887, reproved Birmingham 1978
Weight 76b 11oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke 1/4, 1/4, Barrels 30", Pull 15 1/2", OAL 47 1/4"
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition report:
Proof .729
Readings .732, .732
Walls 34, 36
Metal - C -
Finish - C -
Stock - C -
Additional Comments: Light silvering to muzzle, breech and rib with light rust pitting and thinning on
Barrels. The action tarnished, pitting to fence and face, the engraving little worn. The
Stock richly figured, ill-fitting aside the tang.The bores with some frosted patches.
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