Autumn Sale of Fine & Sporting Arms
Chequered butts, straight grips and forends, the ferrules with ‘1’ & ‘2’ inlaid in gold. The stocks cast off for the right shoulder by 7/16". Tapered ribs engraved ‘STEPHEN GRANT & SONS 67A ST JAMES’S STREET, LONDON’ & ‘1’ & ‘2’, the barrels engraved ‘SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH’S FUID PRESSED STEEL’. Blued levers to the left-hand sides, automatic safies with ‘SAFE’ inlaid in gold alongwith ‘1’ & ‘2’. The actions retaining some original colour, finely engraved with extensive acanthus scrolling. In a beautiful tan leather-covered, oak case with travelling cover. For 1909. Barrels replaced and proofed London, 1999.
Weight Both 6lb 13oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke ‘1’ 1/2, 1/2, ‘2’ 1/4, 1/4, Barrels 29 1/8", Pull 15", OAL 46 1/2"
Proof ‘1’ 18.7 (.736), ‘2’ 18.6 (.732)
Readings ‘1’ 18.73, 18.71, ‘2’ 18.6, 18.6
Walls ‘1’ 24, 25, ‘2’ 25, 25
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition Report:
‘1’
Metal – A -,
Finish – A -,
Stock – B +,
Additional Comments,
A number of very light marks to the barrels, some finer, vestigial marks, the finish intact. The action bright with some original colour, the engraving sharp. The stock with fine scratches, small dents to the toe and edge of butt.
‘2’
Metal – A -,
Finish – A -,
Stock – B -,
Additional Comments,
A number of very light marks to the barrels, some finer, vestigial marks, the finish intact. The action bright with some original colour, the engraving sharp. The stock with fine scratches, some small dents to the left side and comb.
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