Autumn Sale of Fine Sporting arms
Chequered butt, straight grip and forend. Harvey’s 1866 Patent forend release, convex rib, engraving worn. Treble grip action, carved teardrop fences, hold open top lever, automatic safety with ‘SAFE’ inlaid in gold. The action with scroll highlight to simply edged locks now bright, engraved ‘T. HORSLEY & SON’ For 1899. Sleeved and reproved 1963
Weight 6lb 15oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke 1/4, Full, Barrels 28", Pull 14 1/4", OAL 44 3/4"
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition report:
Proof .719
Readings .725, .724
Walls 39, 38
Metal - B
Finish - C
Stock - C
Additional Comments: Light silvering to muzzle and breech with a number of marks to the outsides of the chambers. The action bright with some fine marks to the left plate. The
Stock richly figured with light scratches, the chequering worn. Visible sleeving joint. The bores bright, slight bulge to right
Barrel 5 1/4" from muzzle with light frosting to the bore.
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