E. WHISTLER 8 BORE DOUBLE WATER FOWLER.

E. WHISTLER 8 BORE DOUBLE WATER FOWLER. SN NSN. Cal. 8 Bore. 34″ Damascus bbls are engraved “E. Whistler 11 Strand. London.” on raised concave rib with dolls head extension, and silver front bead. Bbl flats show London black powder proofs for 8 bore, constricted to 10 bore at muzzle. Round bodied Jones under lever action has nicely filed fences, and border engraving. Top strap is longer than normal, for strength. Rebounding back action locks also have border engraving, and are marked “E. Whistler.” Serpentine hammers are line border engraved with a bit of scroll at heads. Nicely figured, dense European walnut staight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed horn butt plate, and features vacant silver oval, and 22 LPI flat top checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter forend fastens to bbl with front lever. Wall thickness: left -.045, right -.046. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 13 lbs. 15 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbls retain virtually all their original brown finish, with a few minor marks. Action and lock plates retain nearly all original case hardening color, fading slightly on top strap, and on trigger guard behind bow. Wood retains virtually all its original finish. Butt plate shows some moth damage. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is very tight. Locks are crisp. Most of these old water fowlers show years of use and abuse. It is hightly unusual to find one in this state of preservation. 4-37599 MGM62 (5,500-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1215	$6,612.50	E. WHISTLER 8 BORE DOUBLE WATER FOWLER. SN NSN. Cal. 8 Bore. 34″ Damascus bbls are engraved “E. Whistler 11 Strand. London.” on raised concave rib with dolls head extension, and silver front bead. Bbl flats show London black powder proofs for 8 bore, constricted to 10 bore at muzzle. Round bodied Jones under lever action has nicely filed fences, and border engraving. Top strap is longer than normal, for strength. Rebounding back action locks also have border engraving, and are marked “E. Whistler.” Serpentine hammers are line border engraved with a bit of scroll at heads. Nicely figured, dense European walnut staight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed horn butt plate, and features vacant silver oval, and 22 LPI flat top checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter forend fastens to bbl with front lever. Wall thickness: left -.045, right -.046. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 13 lbs. 15 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbls retain virtually all their original brown finish, with a few minor marks. Action and lock plates retain nearly all original case hardening color, fading slightly on top strap, and on trigger guard behind bow. Wood retains virtually all its original finish. Butt plate shows some moth damage. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is very tight. Locks are crisp. Most of these old water fowlers show years of use and abuse. It is hightly unusual to find one in this state of preservation. 4-37599 MGM62 (5,500-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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