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1375
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$2,587.50
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*WILLIAM CASHMORE 20 GA. BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN RETAILED BY KIRKWOOD BROS. SN 20356. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This delightful little double has 26″ dovetailed steel bbls marked “William Cashmore. Birmingham. England.” and “Made for Kirkwood Bros Inc. Boston, Mass. U.S.A.” on tops. Checkered concave game rib has crossbolt extension. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, and side clips. Action is engraved with well cut English scroll at about 40% coverage, with “Wm. Cashmore” on each side. Blued steel trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely streaked and lightly figured dark European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over Silvers-type pad. 22 LPI checkering has mullered borders. Silver shield engraved with initials “R.D.B.” is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Iron is stamped with SN and “English Make”. Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.013, right -.009. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 10 oz. LOP 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 80% of what appears to be orig blue, thinning and turning brown. Action retains 30 – 40% orig case color. Floorplate, trigger guard and top lever retain most of their orig fire blue, turning to silver and brown. Stocks appear to have nearly all of an older very light refinish, checkering slightly worn and somewhat dirty. Bores are excellent, with a few very minor dimples toward muzzle of left bbl, and a hint of frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-42307 MGM34 (2,500-3,500)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 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. |