*FABULOUS AND MASSIVE DAVENPORT SINGLE BARREL SHOTGUN

*FABULOUS AND MASSIVE DAVENPORT SINGLE BARREL SHOTGUN SN 0987. Cal. 8 Ga. Deluxe Grade gun with massive 36″ fluid steel bbl chambered for 3″ shells. Mounted with highly figured checkered American walnut with rounded pistol grip stock and forend. Case colored action with top lever opening and exposed hammer. 14-1/4″ to factory hard rubber buttplate. Weight 14.1 lbs. The W.H. Davenport Firearms Co. of Norwich, CT known primarily for modest arms for sporting use was one of the few producing an 8 gauge fowling gun for market hunting. A gun of this proportion is rare indeed, but exceedingly so in this high level of condition. Includes three 8 Ga paper cartridges. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 75-80% original blue with the balance turning to patina. Scattered light to moderated pitting. Receiver retains 70-75% original case colors with some loss on the left side which has turned to patina. Wood is sound with 80% original finish remaining with only minor handling and storage marks. Clean and sharp checkering. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is shiny with a few scattered pits. 4-33562 BT5 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	3244	$3,450.00	*FABULOUS AND MASSIVE DAVENPORT SINGLE BARREL SHOTGUN SN 0987. Cal. 8 Ga. Deluxe Grade gun with massive 36″ fluid steel bbl chambered for 3″ shells. Mounted with highly figured checkered American walnut with rounded pistol grip stock and forend. Case colored action with top lever opening and exposed hammer. 14-1/4″ to factory hard rubber buttplate. Weight 14.1 lbs. The W.H. Davenport Firearms Co. of Norwich, CT known primarily for modest arms for sporting use was one of the few producing an 8 gauge fowling gun for market hunting. A gun of this proportion is rare indeed, but exceedingly so in this high level of condition. Includes three 8 Ga paper cartridges. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 75-80% original blue with the balance turning to patina. Scattered light to moderated pitting. Receiver retains 70-75% original case colors with some loss on the left side which has turned to patina. Wood is sound with 80% original finish remaining with only minor handling and storage marks. Clean and sharp checkering. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is shiny with a few scattered pits. 4-33562 BT5 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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