HIGH QUALITY RICHARD ELLIS BOXLOCK WATERFOWLER MADE FOR CHARLES NABER OF ST. LOUIS.

SN 1180A. Cal. 10 ga. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 32″ Fine Damascus bbls are inlaid in gold Old English script “Made for Charles Naber” and “St. Louis”, and engraved “By, Richard & Son. Makers St. Marys Row. Birmingham. Eng.” on concave, matted rib with doll’s head extension. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs, and early choke markings of “11B” and “12M”. Case hardened boxlock action is stamped “Anson & Deeley’s Patent 3182” on water table, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Wesley Richards type pivoting top lever, and third fastener. Action is engraved with about 70% coverage very well cut shaded scroll and rose bouquets. A rectangular riband on each side of action is engraved “Richard Ellis & Son”. Nicely figured and lightly marbled Circassian walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features point pattern checkering, striking deeply inset checkered side panels, drop points, a gold shield at top of grip, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “C. Naber”. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release and horn tip. Bore diameter: left -.785, right -.784. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.038 (full). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.035. Drop at heel: 3-7/16″, drop at comb: 2″. Weight: 9 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% exceptionally fine Damascus pattern with a few marks including a fairly deep knock toward rear of rib. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color and has been lacquered. Floorplate and trigger guard retain most of their orig charcoal blue. Floorplate presents a mottled appearance. Top lever appears to have been re-blued, and is silvered at thumbpiece. Stocks retain most an old varnish finish with extra oil rubbed in as maintenance. Forend has some minor repairs on sharp edges, tip may have been re-contoured. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. A fine big gun by this little known, but high quality, maker, who amalgamated with Webley and Scott in the 1880’s, obviously made for a well heeled American. A quick Google search reveals that Charles Naber was a lumberman in St. Louis. 4-53514 MGM52 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2233

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	2233	$4,600.00	HIGH QUALITY RICHARD ELLIS BOXLOCK WATERFOWLER MADE FOR CHARLES NABER OF ST. LOUIS. SN 1180A. Cal. 10 ga. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 32″ Fine Damascus bbls are inlaid in gold Old English script “Made for Charles Naber” and “St. Louis”, and engraved “By, Richard & Son. Makers St. Marys Row. Birmingham. Eng.” on concave, matted rib with doll’s head extension. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs, and early choke markings of “11B” and “12M”. Case hardened boxlock action is stamped “Anson & Deeley’s Patent 3182” on water table, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Wesley Richards type pivoting top lever, and third fastener. Action is engraved with about 70% coverage very well cut shaded scroll and rose bouquets. A rectangular riband on each side of action is engraved “Richard Ellis & Son”. Nicely figured and lightly marbled Circassian walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features point pattern checkering, striking deeply inset checkered side panels, drop points, a gold shield at top of grip, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “C. Naber”. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release and horn tip. Bore diameter: left -.785, right -.784. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.038 (full). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.035. Drop at heel: 3-7/16″, drop at comb: 2″. Weight: 9 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% exceptionally fine Damascus pattern with a few marks including a fairly deep knock toward rear of rib. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color and has been lacquered. Floorplate and trigger guard retain most of their orig charcoal blue. Floorplate presents a mottled appearance. Top lever appears to have been re-blued, and is silvered at thumbpiece. Stocks retain most an old varnish finish with extra oil rubbed in as maintenance. Forend has some minor repairs on sharp edges, tip may have been re-contoured. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. A fine big gun by this little known, but high quality, maker, who amalgamated with Webley and Scott in the 1880’s, obviously made for a well heeled American. A quick Google search reveals that Charles Naber was a lumberman in St. Louis. 4-53514 MGM52 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2233 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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HIGH QUALITY RICHARD ELLIS BOXLOCK WATERFOWLER MADE FOR CHARLES NABER OF ST. LOUIS.