J. WOODWARD SIDELOCK GAME GUN.

SN 4356. Cal. 12 ga. 29″ Whitworth bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, choked CYL/IMP CYL. Full length laminated top rib with steel front bead, marked with maker name and address and gold “1” near breech. Dbl triggers, extractor, auto safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with teardrop behind locks, silver oval in stock engraved “DeWitt”. 13-7/8″ LOP over modern red pad with two black spacers. Splinter forearm is near fully checkered in 2-pt pattern with Curtis push button release. Receiver is beautifully scroll engraved with sculpted fences and marked in gold “1” on top lever and “SAFE” in front of safety. Gold lined cocking indicators. Trigger guard is nicely scroll engraved with SN at tang. Weight: 6lb. 8oz. CONDITION: Very good. 75% original blue finish with minor staining and spotting. Receiver retains 40% faded original case color. Buttstock and forearm are very good with scattered scratches, handling marks and hunting bumps, checkering lightly thinned and retain about 80% of an old professionally restored finish. Bores are bright and shiny. Although chambered for 2-3/4″ shells, these guns were typically designed for 2-1/2″ ammunition. Mechanics are very good, right firing pin is somewhat sticky. 51675-1 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2264

Auction: Firearms - April 2017

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
	2264	$0.00	J. WOODWARD SIDELOCK GAME GUN. SN 4356. Cal. 12 ga. 29″ Whitworth bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, choked CYL/IMP CYL. Full length laminated top rib with steel front bead, marked with maker name and address and gold “1” near breech. Dbl triggers, extractor, auto safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with teardrop behind locks, silver oval in stock engraved “DeWitt”. 13-7/8″ LOP over modern red pad with two black spacers. Splinter forearm is near fully checkered in 2-pt pattern with Curtis push button release. Receiver is beautifully scroll engraved with sculpted fences and marked in gold “1” on top lever and “SAFE” in front of safety. Gold lined cocking indicators. Trigger guard is nicely scroll engraved with SN at tang. Weight: 6lb. 8oz. CONDITION: Very good. 75% original blue finish with minor staining and spotting. Receiver retains 40% faded original case color. Buttstock and forearm are very good with scattered scratches, handling marks and hunting bumps, checkering lightly thinned and retain about 80% of an old professionally restored finish. Bores are bright and shiny. Although chambered for 2-3/4″ shells, these guns were typically designed for 2-1/2″ ammunition. Mechanics are very good, right firing pin is somewhat sticky. 51675-1 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2264 Auction: Firearms - April 2017 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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J. WOODWARD SIDELOCK GAME GUN.