W. W. GREENER G 70 IMPERIAL GRADE EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH FINE TOMLINSON ENGRAVING AND CASE.

SN 46454. (1897) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed wrought steel (“Indestructible by gunpowder” as engraved on top rib) bbls are nicely engraved on breech ends, and have Birmingham black powder proofs. Front lump is fitted with G ejector system. Boxlock scallop backed action with Greener crossbolt, and automatic side safety, is engraved with exceptionally well cut small scroll surrounding delicately rendered game scenes; pigeons on left, grouse on right, and a pair of rabbits on floorplate. Top lever is gold inlaid with imperial crown and scepter. Fences are beautifully carved in scrolling shell pattern which is a signature of the highly regarded Harry Tomlinson. Nicely marbled and finely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered horn buttplate. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.732, right – .733. Bore restrictions: left – .027 (IMod), right – .004 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .021, right – .025. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Cast slightly off. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Old leather case with brass corners is lined in light burgundy cloth and has gold embossed red leather Greener label in lid. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a new re-black, engraving fine details lost. Action retains 20 – 30% orig case hardening color. Trigger guard re-blued. Stocks have old oil refinish, wood slightly below metal. Checkering worn. Bores are fine with some light pits and frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is good. Interior re-lined. 52715-1 MGM (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2707

*SCARCE W.W. GREENER FHS20 BOXLOCK SINGLE BBL TRAP GUN.

SN 61566. Cal. 12 ga. 34-1/2″ bbl, 2-3/4″ chambers, choked FULL. Full length matted ventilated top rib with brass front bead. Nickel plated trigger, auto ejector, no safety. Rnd knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with brass oval near toe. 14-5/8″ LOP over orig lined HPBP. Long forearm checkered in 5-pt pattern with ebony nose cap and Deeley release. Greener crossbolt. Reinforced receiver is nicely scroll and game scene engraved and marked “W.W. Greener” on sides. Trigger guard with flying goose in oval and scroll engraving and SN and Grade noted at tang. All visible SN’s match. Weight: 7lb. 11oz. CONDITION: Very Fine. Very lightly used, appearing totally orig throughout. Bbl retains 98% orig blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent to near mint with crisp checkering, open pores and a few scattered light scratches and light handling marks. Receiver retains nearly all of its orig case color. Screws are in time, however have been moved by an unprofessional early owner and shows some marring. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Beautiful, high original condition SBT. 52144-1 (3,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 2708

*FINE 28 GAUGE G. E. LEWIS BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

SN 16906. (1991) Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “G. E. Lewis & Sons. 63. Price Street. Birmingham” on narrow swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1991 Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Case hardened scallop backed boxlock action fitted with single trigger is engraved with rose and scroll and has makers name in gold on sides. Stock is of nicely fiddle figured walnut and measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.549, right – .549. Bore restrictions: left – .008 (lt mod), right – .003(IC). Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Makers canvas case has paper label and is lined in red cloth. CONDITION: Excellent, with only a few light marks, mostly on butt. Bores are excellent. Action is a bit loose at hinge. Bbls are a touch off face; otherwise mechanically fine. Case is excellent. 51814-1 MGM (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2709

*GORGEOUS CHURCHILL HERCULES XXV 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

SN 23778. Cal. 20 ga. 25″ fluid steel bbls with thin high matted top rib with brass front bead and gold inlaid “XXV” near breach. Small wedge of scroll engraving near breach in front of bbl address. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked cyl. Case colored double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Double rolled edge trigger guard, scalloped action receiver and buttstock with teardrops behind panel is checkered in 2-point pattern with 14-7/8″ LOP over dark brown leather covered pad. Splinter forearm is checkered in 3-point pattern with push button release and engraved escutcheon. Receiver is near full coverage scroll engraved and marked in banner “Churchill” on sides. Beaded fences, blued top lever, and “SAFE” inlaid in gold on top tang. Housed in a full leather case with maroon interior. All visible serial numbers match. WEIGHT: 5lbs 7oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Near new, has been very lightly field used. Retains nearly all orig finish to both wood and metal. There are a few very minor handling marks in butt. Brilliant shiny bores. Mechanics are crisp. Case is very good with scrapes and minor wear to leather and felt interior. 52588-1 JSL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2710

VERY EARLY W. AND C. SCOTT “PREMIER” HAMMERLESS SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA EJECTOR BARRELS BY STOEGER.

SN 10827. (1879) Cal. 12 ga. 26″ Orig Damascus bbls and 28-1/4″ newer German made steel bbls. Orig bbls engraved with W C Scott address, patents and “The Premier Quality”. Steel bbls are marked “A. F. Stoeger” on top and have German nitro proofs on flats. and are fitted with ejectors. Early “Premier” hammerless action (patent use no. 101) is fitted with toggle safety on left sidelock, crystal cocking indicators, treble grip (third fastener), and has been converted to ejector. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut scroll. There are raised beads around breech ends of bbls. Nicely marbled stump figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over checkered horn buttplate. Orig bbls have their matching forend with Scott’s long front lever release. German bbls made with long splinter ejector forend have Deeley release. Orig bbls: Bore diameter: left -.729, right – .729. Bore restrictions: left – .000 (cyl), right – .000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left – .034, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Cast about 1/2″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Newer bbls: Bore diameter: left -.720, right – .720. Bore restrictions: left – .047 (extra full), right – .032 (full). Wall thickness: left – .034, right – .034. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-13/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Fine. Damascus bbls retain nearly all of a beautiful brown, most likely orig. Newer bbls have nearly all of their orig blue with some light flecking. Action and locks retain 30 – 40% orig color. Stocks have most of their orig finish with numerous marks and scratches. Damascus bores are very fine, lightly frosted. Steel bbl bores are excellent. Action is tight with both bbl sets. Ejectors slightly out of time. 52419-1 MGM (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2711

Revised: 10/13/2017

Please Note: Barrels have been refinished and re-blued, solder is loose under rib.

*FINE C. S. ROSSEN “NORWICH” MODEL 2-INCH EJECTOR 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 4670. Cal. 12 ga. 2″ Chambers. 26-1/2″ Chokes mod/mod. Manufactured in 1953. Bbls with makers name and model engraved on tops, is gold inlaid “FOR 2 INCH CASE ONLY” on narrow game rib. Small frame case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage rose and scroll. Makers name is on each side. Slightly marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ LOP over Silver type pad. Flat top point pattern checkering at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Short splinter ejector forend has Anson release. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 5 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine rust blue. Action retains most of its case hardening color. Blue of floorplate is mostly silver. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, checkering worn and somewhat gummed with finish. Bores are very fine with a few scattered pits. Action is tight. Mechanics are crisp. This company specialized in light weight guns. 52253-6 JSL (2,250-2,750) C&R – Lot 2712

*COGSWELL & HARRISON “AVANT TOUT” 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 28623. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Arcus steel bbls. 3″ chambers. Full length top rib with steel front bead, rib marked “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd. The Avant Tout” with address and “Constructed for Parker & Co.” Dbl triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Round knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with 14-3/8″ LOP over lined checkered butt. Splinter forearm near fully checkered with engraved steel tip. Action is nicely scroll engraved with about 60% coverage. Assisted opener. All visible SN’s match. Bore diameter: left -.732, right – .733. Bore restrictions: left – .032 (Full), right – .018 (MOD). Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .031 . Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Cast about 5/8″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain approximately 95-97% restored blued finish with scattered light handling marks and small areas of minor scratches on right tube. Buttstock and forearm have been restored and retain most of their custom finish. Receiver has toned gray with no orig case color remaining. There is minor play in the top lever. Trigger guard and top lever have been re-blued. Bores are very good with minor orange peel. Mechanics are functional. 51931-3 JSL (2,000-2,500) C&R – Lot 2713

Revised: 10/13/2017

Please Note: This item has synthetic beads, not ivory. It is not subject to any ESA restrictions.

*COGSWELL & HARRISON “AVANT TOUT” BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN.

SN 24441. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls are marked with makers name and address on matted game rib, twin ivory beads. Blued boxlock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 30% coverage well cut scroll. Nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over coarsely checkered wood butt. Matching splinter forend has friction release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .030 (full), right – .020 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .031, right – .033. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 60 – 70% orig blue. Action retains most of its orig charcoal blue. Stocks have many scratches and marks in its mostly orig finish, with oil added on butt. Bores are fine, lightly frosted. Action has a touch of looseness. Bbls are slightly off face. Ejectors are in time. 52697-13 MGM (1,250-1,750) C&R – Lot 2714

*XXV BOXLOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN BY RADCLIFFE OF COLCHESTER.

SN 3881. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 25″ Bbls with Churchill rib have makers name of top and Birmingham proofs. Coin finished boxlock action is nicely scroll engraved and has makers name on both sides. Action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Straight grip stock with diamond hand is fitted with black sporting clays pad. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.733, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .018 (mod), right – .005 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast 1/4″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished, with some subsequent handling marks on bbls, light pitting under re-blue on floorplate and trigger guard. Stocks have some scratches, checkering re-cut. Bores are fine with some light dents, mostly in right bbl. Mechanically good. 52490-1 MGM (1,500-2,000) C&R – Lot 2715

*BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN BY H. BEESLEY OF BIRMINGHAM.

SN 8884. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls have makers name and Loveday Street address on narrow game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Coin finished boxlock action with automatic safety and dbl triggers is engraved with sprays of scroll within geometric borders. Makers name is on each side. Nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over serrated wood butt. Short ejector forend is held to bbls with sliding side bolt through oval steel escutcheons. Bore diameter: left -.730, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .033 (full), right – .003 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .031, right – .033. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Good, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black. Action cleaned to coin finish over scattered pits. Stocks have old oil refinish with numerous marks, checkering worn. Bores are somewhat pitted, especially right bbl toward muzzle. Action is a bit loose with forend removed, tight with forend in place. Ejectors are strong and in time. 52697-3 MGM (1,000-1,500) C&R – Lot 2716

W & C SCOTT CRYSTAL MODEL 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 41299. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Damascus bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Chokes imp cyl/imp cyl. Full length matted top rib with brass front bead. Dbl triggers, extractor, automatic safety. Round knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with 14-1/2″ LOP over lined HRBP. Splinter forearm with latch release near full coverage checkered with some wood losses towards tip. Receiver is nicely engraved with swan on left, falling duck on right and light scroll engraving. Crystal cocking indicators are present. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 5 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain approximately 95% brown restored Damascus pattern. Buttstock and forearm have been refinished, checkering lightly thinned, with only minor handling marks. There are some minor losses around receiver and incipient grain separation. Forearm, as noted, above with thinned checkering. Receiver has toned to gray. Bores are good with scattered light spotting. Mechanics are fine. 52253-7 JSL (800-1,200) – Lot 2717

*LEWIS BROTHERS OF BIDEFORD, ENGLAND, 12 GAUGE BOXLOT SHOTGUN.

SN 76278. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ fluid steel bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Chokes cyl/full. Full length top rib with brass front bead. Dbl triggers, extractor, automatic safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with 15″ LOP over red ventilated pad. Splinter forend with Curtis push button release checkered in 3-point pattern. Receiver is lightly scroll engraved and marked “Lewis Bros” on side. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 14 ozs. CONDITION: Fair. Bbls re-blued over minor pinprick pitting. Buttstock and forearm with heavy wear, checkering is visible, and scattered scratches and hunting bumps throughout, buttstock with repair at toe. Frame and trigger guard with beginning pinprick erosion and no orig finish remaining. Bores are poor with substantial pitting. Mechanics are functional. 51873-8 JSL (750-1,000) C&R – Lot 2718

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 8 BORE WATER-FOWLER BY JOSEPH H. GREENER, ELDER BROTHER OF WILLIAM WELLINGTON GREENER.

NSN. Cal. 8 bore. 3-1/4″ Chambers. Not only is this gun unusual in that it is a fairly high condition 8 bore water-fowler, but it was made by Joseph H. Greener; family lore relates that his younger brother William Wellington, the now famous gunmaker, “marched his brother Joseph off to Liverpool docks and gave him money to emigrate to Australia, because there was only enough room for one Greener to make guns in the United Kingdom.” Guns made by Joseph H. Greener are exceptionally rare; only one, a muzzle loader, is illustrated or described in THE GREENER STORY by Graham Greener. This very well made large bore breech loading example has 32″ laminated steel bbls engraved “Joseph H. Greener Maker St. Mary’s Birmingham” on swamped game rib. Large Jones under lever action with nicely filed fences is fitted with back action non-rebounding locks having tall serpentine hammers. Action and locks are engraved with 60% coverage very well cut scroll, and with “J. H. Greener” on each lockplate. Nicely stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock with spur of trigger guard forming grip, measures 14-1/2″ over 2″ weighted hard rubber buttplate. Near fully checkered splinter forend with inset horn tip has typical sliding side bolt release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.857, right – .857. Wall thickness: left – .052, right – .044. Drop at heel: 3-7/16″, drop at comb: 2-1/8″. Cast about 1/2″ off. Weight: 13 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″ CONDITION: Very good to fine, original, as found. Bbls retain 70 – 80% of their orig Damascus finish, considerably darkened and lightly frosted. Action and locks retain a considerable amount of their orig case hardening color, difficult to determine due to accumulated grime. Stocks retain most of their orig finish. Thick buttplate appears to be a later addition, but is possibly orig. Bores are good, scattered pitting throughout, but nothing real deep. Action is tight. Locks are fine. 52372-3 MGM (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2719

W. AND C. SCOTT 8 BORE HAMMER SHOTGUN.

SN 16939. (ca 1873) Cal. 8 bore. 3″ Chambers. 32″ Blued Damascus bbls are black powder proofed. Jones under lever action is fitted with non-rebounding bar locks, with nicely filed serpentine hammers. Action is engraved with varying sized scroll and with bird dog on left lock and flying duck on right. Lightly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over steel buttplate. Matching splinter forend has sliding bolt fastener. Bore diameter: left -.830, right – .846. Bore restrictions: left – .000 (cyl), right – .000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left – .040, right – .045. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 10 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls have nearly all of re-blue. Action and locks have traces of orig color, strong on locks where protected. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with oil rubbed in. Right bore is good with light pitting, left bore very fine, lightly frosted. Action is tight. Locks are fine. 52372-8 MGM (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2720

HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION 8 GAUGE W. & C. SCOTT UNDERLEVER HAMMER SHOTGUN WITH “WRA” COMPANY BARREL MARKINGS, USED BY WINCHESTER FOR LOAD DEVELOPMENT.

SN 21971. Cal. 8 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. 32″ Twist steel bbls are engraved with makers name and “London” as well as “W. R. A. CO” in script on concave game rib. Breech area of left bbl is stamped “3-1/2”. This engraving and marking is undoubtedly quite old, done after this gun was made, as there is no factory brown in lettering. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs for 9 ga. as well as “CHOKE” and SNs. Robust Jones underlever action is fitted with bar rebounding locks with round bodied serpentine hammers. Action and locks are engraved with about 50% coverage well cut scroll and with makers name on each lockplate. Scott castle logos are on water table and top of breech. Trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to horn grip cap. Relatively plain dark European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over steel buttplate. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has inset horn tip, and attaches to bbls with side nail through engraved steel oval escutcheons. Bore diameter: left -.885, right – .881. Bore restrictions: left – .050 (full), right – .045 (full). Wall thickness: left – .052, right – .052. Drop at heel: 3-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 12 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Consignor states this gun was purchased in 1977 from Richard Morgan, who was the head of experimental at WRA. Cover letter from W. C. F. Publications certifies that this gun is listed in orig Winchester ballistic ledger no. 5 on page 74. A copy of the ledger is attached and reads “Feb 12 / 98, adapting normal powder to 8 ga 3-1/4″ Repeater, velocity to be attained 1030 FS.” “Scott double gun – 32″ BBL 8-3-1/4 leader – reg # 4 PX? 50 GRS Normal powder”. Another W. & C. Scott in 10 ga with similar markings, is known. Page 17 of WINCHESTER SHOTGUNS AND SHOT SHELLS by Ronald W. Stadt, the author states that “a friend possesses a W & C Scott 14 ga with WRA on top rib”. It was used to test factory loaded ammunition. Another friend has a W & C Scott 10 ga that long ago, an appraiser called “Winchester”.” This ten ga has been discussed on the internet. CONDITION: Excellent, with some repairs. Bbls retain approx 80% orig Damascus finish with a number of light marks and rubs, and some pinprick oxidation. Action and locks retain 80 – 90% orig case hardening color and have been re-lacquered. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with raised grain and are quite dark. Stock has broken through at wrist, and been repaired, and presently does not flex. Checkering is somewhat worn and dirty. Horn forend tip is a recent replacement. Bores are good to fine, with scattered pitting. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. A hard to find high condition big bore with an unusual Winchester connection. 52160-1 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2721

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HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION W. & C. SCOTT “TRIPLEX LEVER GRIP” HAMMER SHOTGUN.

SN 6716. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 30″ Nicely patterned Damascus bbls have slightly raised rib. Case hardened action with top lever is fitted with rebounding bar locks with well filed tall serpentine hammers. Action and locks are engraved with 70% coverage nicely cut scroll. Nicely marbled and finely figured European walnut “Prince of Wales” round knob grip stock measures 14-1/4″ over steel buttplate. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.721, right – .721. Bore restrictions: left – .030 recess (full), right – .026 recess (mod). Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .032 (both in recess). Drop at heel: 3-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their very fine orig brown, with excellent definition to pattern. Action and locks retain over 80% of their orig color. Stocks have most of their orig finish with numerous light marks. There is a solid repaired crack at top left horn running from mid point of top tang down and back toward lockplate. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. 52194-9 (7,500-10,000) – Lot 2722

INTRIGUING J.D. DOUGALL LOCKFAST 12 GAUGE HAMMER SHOTGUN.

SN 2818. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ modern replacement fluid steel bbls. Proofed for 2-1/2″ chambers. Full length tapered top rib with steel front bead. Dbl triggers, extractor, no safety. Straight grip buttstock with 14-1/2″ LOP over 1-1/2″ leather covered pad and spacer. Splinter forearm with wedge release and steel tip checkered in 2-point pattern. Back action locks are nicely scroll engraved as is action with about 40% coverage. Hammers will hold half-cock. Bottom of action engraved “J.D. Dougalls / Lock-Fast / Patent”. All visible SN’s match with exception of bbls as noted above. Bore diameter: left -.734, right – .735. Bore restrictions: left – .021 (MOD), right – .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain approximately 95-97% orig blue finish. Buttstock and forearm have been professionally restored and retain most of their custom finish, there is some grime on stocks that will clean. Action has toned to gray and brown with no orig case color remaining. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are fine. 51931-2 JSL (2,000-2,500) – Lot 2723

NEAT J.D. DOUGALL LOCKFAST 16 GAUGE HAMMER SHOTGUN.

SN 2498. Cal. 16 ga. 27″ Damascus bbls with plain Damascus top rib and brass front bead. 2-3/4″ chambers, double triggers, extractors, no safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with gold oval near toe and heal and toe clips at butt, with 14-1/4″ LOP. Splinter forearm is near fully checkered in 2-point pattern with wedge fastener. Back action locks marked “J.D. Dougall” and action is nicely scroll engraved in about 40% coverage. Bottom of action engraved “Dougall’s / Patent Lockfast”. Right side of receiver with engraved lockfast lever. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 6lbs 6oz. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 75% toned Damascus pattern with several dings towards muzzle one more significant in left tube which should be fixed. Receiver has toned with no orig case color remaining. Buttstock and forend retain most of an older professional restored finish with scattered dings and scratches. Forearm checkering is slightly thinned. Bores are good with scattered beginning pitting and in need of attention to have dents removed. Mechanics are fine. A neat light weight sub-gauge hammer gun. 52562-2 JSL (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2724

SCARCE E.M. REILLY 16 GAUGE HAMMER SHOTGUN.

SN 34598. Cal. 16 ga. 28″ Damascus bbls with large brass front bead. Chambers marked for 2-1/2″ shells and proofed for 3 tons. Chokes cyl/mod. Full length Damascus top rib. Dbl triggers, extractors, no safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern with 14-5/8″ LOP over solid red pad. Splinter forearm with steel tip is nearly fully checkered. Receiver is lightly scroll engraved. Backaction locks marked “E.M. Reilly & Co.” Hammers, top lever, trigger guard, and trigger plate are blued. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 5 lbs 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The Larry Kelley estate collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain nearly all of their restored Damascus pattern. Buttstock has been restored with now near invisible repairs at wrist and retains nearly all of its restored finish. Forearm with filler at tip and piece spliced in at center has been restored, slightly undersized, and retains most of it’s restored finish, checkering quite crisp. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are fine. A fun Vintage Gunners small bore backaction hammer gun. 52084-4 JSL (2,000-3,500) – Lot 2725

SCARCE J. ANDERSON UNDERLEVER 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 1908. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Damascus steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Full length Damascus top rib with brass front bead. Straight grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with nickel oval at toe and 14-5/8″ LOP over black leather covered pad. Splinter forearm with Curtis push button release is nearly full checkered. Receiver is nicely engraved with about 70% scroll coverage. All visible SN’s match. Bore diameter: left -.736, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .026 (IMOD), right – .0 (CYL). Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Cast is about 1/2″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Very good, as partially restored. Bbls retain approximately 95% restored Damascus finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent as restored with minor light scratches and handling marks. Stocks with repairs through wrist. Action is good, no case color remains, screws, opener and trigger guard have all been nicely re-blued. Bores are excellent with minor orange peel. Mechanics are fine. 51931-1 JSL (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2726

I.W. LAIRD & CO. OF LONDON 12 GAUGE HAMMER SHOTGUN.

SN 1810. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Damascus bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Maker name and address on full length matted top rib with brass front bead. Dbl triggers, extractor, no safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with tear drop behind locks, nickel oval near toe and 14″ LOP over lined horn buttplate. Splinter forearm with steel tip checkered in 2-point pattern. Sidelock action with 3-pin locks is lightly scroll engraved with about 40% coverage. All visible SN’s match. Bore diameter: left -.738, right – .736. Bore restrictions: left – .018 (MOD), right – .008 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .026 . Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Cast about 1/2″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbls retain approximately 70% visible Damascus pattern. Buttstock and forearm have been restored and retain approximately 90% of their restored finish. Receiver has toned to gray. Bores are bright and shiny with minor orange peel. Mechanics are fine. 52008-1 JSL (400-600) – Lot 2727

WESTLEY RICHARDS DOUBLE PERCUSSION SHOTGUN WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS IN ITS ORIGINAL OAK CASE.

SN 1667. (1850) Cal. 12 ga. (.740 Bore diameter.) 34″ and 30″ Fine twist bbls are marked with makers name and famous New Bond Street London address on ribs. What appears to be orig ramrods are in place. Bar locks are nicely scroll engraved. Iron furniture is classically styled. Stock is nicely figured. What appears to be orig quartered oak case has old label in lid and is lined in green cloth, and has space for gun and both bbl sets. CONDITION: Good. Bbls with nearly all of a very well done re-brown with excellent definition to twist pattern. All other metal parts are a cleaned gray brown with near overall light pitting. Stocks have old refinish, checkering roughly re-cut. Case is good with some repaired cracks in top. Missing some corners. Interior cloth is good. Label is considerably deteriorated. 51814-3 MGM (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2728

HIGH QUALITY AND FINE CONDITION MUZZLELOADING SHOTGUN BY JAMES CATLEY OF BIRMINGHAM.

NSN. Cal. 15 bore. (.680 muzzle diameter) 29-3/4″ Fine Damascus bbls with concave game rib are stamped on bottom with Birmingham proofs for 15 bore. Two plain pipes hold steel tipped rosewood ramrod with brass tail having worm under cap. Patent breeches are fitted with square shanked nipples, have platinum blow-outs, and a guinea fowl engraved on rib extension. Breech iron with filed in fences is nicely scroll engraved. Front action locks with tall round bodied serpentine hammers, are engraved with fine, open, shaded scroll surrounding bird dogs; a pointer on left, and a setter on right under “James Catley” (working in Birmingham 1834 – 1846). Broadly marbled European walnut stock measures 14-5/16″ over blued steel buttplate with long scroll engraved spur. Trigger plate has stylized scroll engraved pineapple finial. Blued trigger guard terminates in scrolled grip. Coarse point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip and fore piece. A vacant silver shield is at top of grip. Thimble is nicely engraved, and ends in pineapple. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through oval engraved steel escutcheons. Bore diameter: left -.680, right -.682. Minimum wall thickness: left -.042, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-5/16″. PROVENANCE: Ex-Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain approx 95% of their orig brown with a few heavy and light marks and scratches. Ramrod is excellent with some cleaned oxidation on tip. Worm is excellent. Patent breeches, locks, hammers, breech iron, and other furniture retain a considerable amount, perhaps 50%, of their orig muted case hardening color, strong where protected. Front portion of left lock shows evidence of cleaning. Trigger guard and buttplate retain approx 90% orig bright charcoal blue, most loss on buttplate at bump, and from cleaning on spur, which has some rust. Stock retains nearly all of its orig French polish finish, with a few small areas chipped, with numerous light scratches and dings. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Nipples appear to be orig, and are in excellent condition. Locks are crisp. Fine condition, high quality muzzleloaders are hard to find. 52552-1 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2729

*DAKOTA MODEL TEN SINGLE SHOT CUSTOM RIFLE MADE FOR JAMES FLYNN, ALEXANDRIA, LA. WITH SCOPE.

SN SS0846. Cal. .250/3000. 25″ Lightweight sporter bbl with custom name on top, is fitted with quarter rib, dovetailed for scope bases, holding Leupold VX – III 1.5 – 6 X scope with duplex reticle. Case hardened action is nicely feather border engraved. Beautifully figured and marbled Exhibition quality European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered horn buttplate. Stock features classic styling with drop points and point pattern checkering. Matching forend is nicely schnabeled. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with only a few very minor handling marks, mostly on butt, and some rubbing of lacquer finish on left side of action. Scope is excellent, optically clear. 52194-3 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2730

*DOWTIN GUN WORKS LIGHTWEIGHT RUGER SINGLE SHOT STALKING RIFLE WITH SWAROVSKI SCOPE.

SN 131-28727. Cal. .270. 21-3/4″ Lightweight sporter contour bbl is fitted with quarter rib and matching front ramp. Rib is fitted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight, with gold bead in ramp. Quarter rib is dovetailed for QD mounts. Case hardened Ruger action is finely engraved with classic rose bouquets and scroll. Exhibition quality wonderfully marbled and nicely figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over dark brown leather covered pad. Classically styled stock has nicely cut checkering and shadow line right hand cheekpiece. Semi-beavertail forend matches well. Rifle is fitted with QD rings engraved to match action holding Swarovski 6X36 Habicht scope with three post and crosshair reticle. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with only a few light handling marks in wood, and no wear evident on metal. Scope is excellent. Optically clear. 52194-1 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2731