Winter Sporting and Fine Arms Sale
Lot 137:
Description
Chequered, ebonite butt pad, straight grip and forend with horn finial. Highly figured, Damascus, nitro proved barrels, the rib engraved "PIPER CAMBRIDGE". Hackett-type snap-on splinter forend, carved fences, back action, non-rebounding hares ears hammers, hold open top lever. The action adorned with bouquets and acanthus highlights. Original Black Powder proof 1868 – 75, Nitro-reproved 1955.
Weight 7lb, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke 1/2, Full, Barrels 30", Pull 14 1/2", OAL 46 1/2"
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition report:
Proof 719, 729 Readings 727, 729 Walls 33, 35 Metal - B,
Finish - C +,
Stock - C, The forend with small repair. Nicely figured Damascus barrels, light, pits,
finish thinned over forend. The lightest marking in the bores.
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