Autumn Sale of Fine Sporting arms
Circa 1899. Chequered butt, straight grip and forend. Rib with gold inlaid ‘2′, manufacturer’s marks faded. Treble grip action, cocking indicators, hold-open top lever, automatic safety with ‘SAFE’ also ‘2’ inlaid in gold. The action finely engraved throughout with bouquets and extensive acanthus scrolling, ‘HENRY ATKIN’ on scrolls to the sides. Reproved London 2010.
Weight 6lb 12oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke Imp, 1/2, Barrels 30", Pull 15 1/4", OAL 47 1/2"
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition report:
Proof 18.6
Readings 18.6, 18.6
Walls 23, 24
Metal - B -
Finish - B -
Stock - B -
Additional Comments: Some pitting to the muzzle, light silvering to breech. The bores with local light frosting. The action bright albeit lightly tarnished on the fences and on the right plate. Would benefit from a little clean. The
Stock good with one mark of note and some light dings.
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