Autumn Sale of Fine Sporting arms

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W. HORTON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR Ser No 2434

Lot 146: W. HORTON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR Ser No 2434

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Start price: £100

Estimated price: £200 - £300

Buyer's premium:

Cushioned butt, chequered straight grip and forend. Sunken rib, the barrels engraved ‘WILLIAM HORTON 8 STEEL HOUSE LANE BIRMINGHAM’. Scroll back action, rib extension with third bite, hold open top lever, automatic safety with ‘SAFE’ inlaid in gold. The action engraved with extensive acanthus scrolling. In a canvas-covered, leather-edged case. Sleeved 1992.

Weight 6lb 7oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke Imp, 1/2, Barrels 28", Pull 15", OAL 4451/4"

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


Condition report:

Proof 18.5
Readings 18.5, 18.5
Walls   36, 38

Metal  - B 
Finish - B +
Stock  - C
Additional Comments: Very light silvering to muzzle with small patch of fine pitting .The action bright with some rust marking to the fences albeit the engraving sharp. The
Stock replaced. The bores bright.