Autumn Sale of Fine Sporting arms
Ribbed, horn butt, chequered straight grip and forend. Tapered rib engraved ‘THOMAS HORSLEY GUNMAKERS YORK’. Elaborately adorned, castellated fences, treble grip action, blued, hold open top lever, automatic safety with ‘SAFE’ inlaid in gold. The action beautifully engraved with symmetric acanthus scrolling, bouquets and fine edging. In the manufacturer’s oak and leather case. For 1896. Sleeved, reproofed, Birmingham 1988.
Weight 6lb 10oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke Imp, 3/4, Barrels 28", Pull 14", OAL 44 1/4"
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition report:
Proof .728
Readings .729, .729
Walls 40, 40
Metal - B
Finish - C +
Stock - B -
Additional Comments: Silvered muzzle, breech and edges to rib. Sleeving joints evident. The engraving to the action sharp with little sign of wear. The bores with some localised frosting. A beautiful piece.
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