Summer Sale of Fine and Sporting Arms
Lot 38:
Description
Chequered, ebonite extension to butt, straight grip and forend. Tapered, concave rib, engraved ‘JOHN WILKES. HRH PRINCE OF WALES. 1 LOWER ST. JAMES ST. PICCADILLY CIRCUS. LONDON.’ and ‘2’. Treble grip action, top lever, automatic safety with ‘SAFE’ inlaid. The action with acanthus scrolling and varied border. For 1895. Reproved 1971.
Weight 6lb 8oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke 1/4, 1/2, Barrels 26 1/8", Pull 14 1/8", OAL 42"
Proof 729,
Readings .730, .731,
Walls 32, 30,
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition Report:
Metal – B -,
Finish – C,
Stock – C+,
Additional Comments: Extensive silvering and thinning of the finish on the barrels. The action bright. The stock with two significant albeit not deep scratches. The bores bright.
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