*COGSWELL AND HARRISON SANDHURST MODEL AVANT-TOUT EJECTOR SIDE-PLATED BOXLOCK GAME GUN WITH CASE.

*COGSWELL AND HARRISON SANDHURST MODEL AVANT-TOUT EJECTOR SIDE-PLATED BOXLOCK GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 41124. (ca 1907) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd THE AVANT TOUT 141 New Bond St. & 226 Strand. London.” on concave game rib with crossbolt extension. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “Archus” trademarks (Archus bbls were offered on the much higher cost crown model, and this type of steel is not listed on the Sandhurst specification. Engraving on this gun more closely approximates the Sandhurst grade.) Bottoms of bbls are also fitted with patented avant-tout ejector mechanism. SN is on ejector housing. Case hardened side-plated boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE relief engraved), crossbolt type third fastener, and double triggers. Action and side-plates are engraved with very nicely cut large open shaded scroll with about 60% coverage. “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd” is on each side-plate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely streaked and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock with 20 LPI flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders measures 14-1/2″ over ribbed wood butt on 5/8″ lengthening piece. Matching splinter forend has steel tip and spring detent release. Bore diameter: left -..729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. Old, probably original, leather case with brass corners is embossed “C.H.” on lid. Interior is lined in reddish cloth, and contains 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, C & H marked round pewter oil bottle, 4″ long tubular brass oil bottle, old pull-through cleaning brush, assorted brushes and mops, and case straps. CONDITION: Very fine, as found. Bbls retain 90% + orig blue with some areas browning, and some spots of cleaned pitting, mostly on top rib. Action retains about 60% orig case hardening color, silvered on fences, and bottom of action. Top lever is flaked to mottled silver. Trigger guard retains 50% of its orig bright blue. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with many minor marks from normal use. Checkering is slightly worn, somewhat dirty, and missing one or two diamonds. Bores are very fine, bright and shiny with some slight frosting toward breech end of right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case leather is very dry with top grain crazed and flaking off. Needs stabilization. Interior cloth shows areas of fading, and moth damage. Partitions are tight. Accessories are fine. Straps and handle need attention. A solid, as found, work horse. 4-41951 MGM53 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1181	$0.00	COGSWELL AND HARRISON SANDHURST MODEL AVANT-TOUT EJECTOR SIDE-PLATED BOXLOCK GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 41124. (ca 1907) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd THE AVANT TOUT 141 New Bond St. & 226 Strand. London.” on concave game rib with crossbolt extension. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “Archus” trademarks (Archus bbls were offered on the much higher cost crown model, and this type of steel is not listed on the Sandhurst specification. Engraving on this gun more closely approximates the Sandhurst grade.) Bottoms of bbls are also fitted with patented avant-tout ejector mechanism. SN is on ejector housing. Case hardened side-plated boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE relief engraved), crossbolt type third fastener, and double triggers. Action and side-plates are engraved with very nicely cut large open shaded scroll with about 60% coverage. “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd” is on each side-plate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely streaked and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock with 20 LPI flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders measures 14-1/2″ over ribbed wood butt on 5/8″ lengthening piece. Matching splinter forend has steel tip and spring detent release. Bore diameter: left -..729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. Old, probably original, leather case with brass corners is embossed “C.H.” on lid. Interior is lined in reddish cloth, and contains 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, C & H marked round pewter oil bottle, 4″ long tubular brass oil bottle, old pull-through cleaning brush, assorted brushes and mops, and case straps. CONDITION: Very fine, as found. Bbls retain 90% + orig blue with some areas browning, and some spots of cleaned pitting, mostly on top rib. Action retains about 60% orig case hardening color, silvered on fences, and bottom of action. Top lever is flaked to mottled silver. Trigger guard retains 50% of its orig bright blue. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with many minor marks from normal use. Checkering is slightly worn, somewhat dirty, and missing one or two diamonds. Bores are very fine, bright and shiny with some slight frosting toward breech end of right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case leather is very dry with top grain crazed and flaking off. Needs stabilization. Interior cloth shows areas of fading, and moth damage. Partitions are tight. Accessories are fine. Straps and handle need attention. A solid, as found, work horse. 4-41951 MGM53 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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