Summer Sale of Fine and Sporting Arms
Lot 151:
Description
Chequered butt with heel and toe plates, chequered straight grip and forend with wedge and escutcheon and horn finial. The rib tapered and concave, embellishments to the breech end. The action flats engraved ‘ECLIPSE TRADEMARK’ & ‘PATENT No 123’. The action cut away. Back action, rebounding hare’s ears hammers, hold open top lever. Acanthus scroll to the locks and action, repeating diamond border. For 1895. Birmingham nitro-reproof 1977.
Weight 6lb 14oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke 1/2, 3/4, Barrels 28", Pull 14 1/2", OAL 44 1/2"
Proof .729
Readings .730, .730
Walls 30, 35
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition Report:
Metal – B,
Finish – B,
Stock – B,
Additional Comments,
Light silvering to muzzle and breech with a number of light marks to the barrels. The action bright with light tarnishing. The stock with minor marks and a scratch to the forend. The bores bright with two minor riffles. Very pleasant.
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