Autumn Sale of Fine Sporting arms

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J WILLIAMS A 12-BORE DAMASCUS HAMMER ACTION Ser No 201

Lot 191: J WILLIAMS A 12-BORE DAMASCUS HAMMER ACTION Ser No 201

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Start price: £150

Estimated price: £300 - £400

Buyer's premium:

Chequered butt pad with steel heel and toe plates, richly-figured stock, chequered, rounded, semi-pistol grip and forend. The rib engraved "J WILLIAMS & CO LONDON". Carved fences, non-rebounding, hare’s ears hammers, blued top lever. Treble grip action. The plates, action and hammers all retaining much original colour. In a leather bound, brass-cornered case with accessories. Original black powder proof 1887 – 96, nitro-reproved c.1980.

Weight 6lb 8oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke Imp, 1/2, Barrels 29 3/4", Pull 14", OAL 46"

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


Condition report:

Proof .729
Readings .730, .735
Walls   31, 28

Metal  - B
Finish - B
Stock  - C+
Additional Comments: Has undergone some sympathetic restoration.