Autumn Sale of Fine Sporting arms
Ribbed, horn butt plate, chequered semi-pistol rounded grip with horn end cap. Chequered forend. Damascus barrels with wide, slightly concave rib engraved ‘J&W TOLLEY, MAKERS, 1 CONDUIT ST, REGENT ST, LONDON’. Percussion fences, Jones Rotary underlever, rebounding bar action locks with high, faceted hammers. The actioned gently adorned with fine scrolling to the edges, engraved ‘J&W TOLLEY’ to the sides. Original Black Powder proof pre 1887, nitro reproofed 2022
Weight 9lb 2oz, Chambers 3 1/4", Choke Pull 14 1/2" Barrels 32" Proof 20, 19.9 Readings 20.01, 19.91 Walls 38, 32
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Condition report:
Proof 20mm, 19.9mm
Readings 20.01, 19.91
Walls 38, 32
Metal - C
Finish - C
Stock - B
Additional Comments: HAs undergone some sympathetic restoration prior to reproof in 2022. Some pitting to the breech end of the rib and some fine, vestigial marks to the
Barrels. The action has been frosted but has been saved from over polishing. The
Stock is very pleasing and unmarked.
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