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*FINELY FINISHED N. BODSON SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN. SN 2641. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-5/8″ Chopper lump bbls with raised matted rib are engraved “N. Bodson ARQr. B te A’ Liege” (Heer lists Nicholas Bodson II in Liege from 1870 – 1937). Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information, SN, large number “1” inlaid in silver, and bbl makers name “J. Cap”. Full sidelock action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips, bolstered tumbler ends, and double triggers (front articulated). Action and sideplates are engraved with well cut rose bouquet and scroll. “N. Bodson a Liege” is on bottom action. Nicely veined European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over red “Old English” pad. 26 LPI borderless checkering is in fleur-di-lis pattern. Toe line has a large gold oval `engraved “Donated by Nan & Frank Pachmayr to Ducks Unlimited.” Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729., right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.038, right -.020. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.033. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-blue, with a bit of rust on left rear of rib. Action retains nearly all of nicely colored re-hardening with only the slightest silvering on beads. Trigger guard and top lever retain nearly all their re-blue. High quality stocks have only one or two minor marks in their hand rubbed finish. Checkering is only slightly soiled from handling. Bores are excellent. Left bbl shows a couple of very minor dings and very slight bulge about 5″ back from muzzle. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are out of time. A robust, high quality gun. 4-42298 MGM41 (3,000-5,000)
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. |