TEN BORE JAMES BOTT & SON DANGEROUS GAME HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 5481. Cal. 10 Bore. 3-1/2″ Chambers. .815 Groove diameter. 11 Broad grooves. 22-1/8″ Steel bbls are engraved “James Bott & Son (Tiger Works) Steel House Lane. Birmingham” on full length flat matted rib, with dolls head extension. Rib is mounted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear, and silver bead front sights. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs, bottoms of bbls with provisional proofs, and bottom of left bbl with “A & T” (well known bbl makers to the trade, Adams and Tate). A large sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened round bodied Jones underlever action has well filed fences. Back action peninsula rebounding locks are fitted with high spurred hammers. Locks and action have geometric and scroll border engraving. “James Bott & Son” is on the tail of each lockplate. Lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silver type pad. A vacant silver oval is on toe line, along with a large sling eye matching that on bbl. Matching splinter forend has horn tip and Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 14 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Old leather case with riveted-on brass corners is lined in green cloth, and has what appears to be orig James Bott & Son label on lid, along with instructions for cleaning rifle after shooting. Case contains 3-pc rosewood BGI type cleaning rod, and an unmarked round oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Includes 5 loaded brass cartridges with Parker Bros head stamps. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 90%+ of an old re-blue over numerous light marks and pitting, slightly silvered at muzzles. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of what appears to be orig case hardening color. Stocks retain nearly all of a rubbed oil finish over many light and heavy marks. Checkering does not appear to have been re-cut at grip, possibly deepened on forend. Pad is a well done replacement. Hammers appear to be replaced, but fit well. Hammer screws are new. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout with sharp rifling. Locks are crisp. Action is tight. Case leather is dark with many old rubs and marks. Interior cloth replaced, and interior reconfigured. Cleaning rod is good. Oil bottle appears new, as do cartridges. A good handling, big bore, dangerous game rifle. It should be an excellent shooter. 4-50463 MGM67 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2267

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
	2267	$57,500.00	TEN BORE JAMES BOTT & SON DANGEROUS GAME HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 5481. Cal. 10 Bore. 3-1/2″ Chambers. .815 Groove diameter. 11 Broad grooves. 22-1/8″ Steel bbls are engraved “James Bott & Son (Tiger Works) Steel House Lane. Birmingham” on full length flat matted rib, with dolls head extension. Rib is mounted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear, and silver bead front sights. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs, bottoms of bbls with provisional proofs, and bottom of left bbl with “A & T” (well known bbl makers to the trade, Adams and Tate). A large sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened round bodied Jones underlever action has well filed fences. Back action peninsula rebounding locks are fitted with high spurred hammers. Locks and action have geometric and scroll border engraving. “James Bott & Son” is on the tail of each lockplate. Lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silver type pad. A vacant silver oval is on toe line, along with a large sling eye matching that on bbl. Matching splinter forend has horn tip and Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 14 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Old leather case with riveted-on brass corners is lined in green cloth, and has what appears to be orig James Bott & Son label on lid, along with instructions for cleaning rifle after shooting. Case contains 3-pc rosewood BGI type cleaning rod, and an unmarked round oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Includes 5 loaded brass cartridges with Parker Bros head stamps. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 90%+ of an old re-blue over numerous light marks and pitting, slightly silvered at muzzles. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of what appears to be orig case hardening color. Stocks retain nearly all of a rubbed oil finish over many light and heavy marks. Checkering does not appear to have been re-cut at grip, possibly deepened on forend. Pad is a well done replacement. Hammers appear to be replaced, but fit well. Hammer screws are new. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout with sharp rifling. Locks are crisp. Action is tight. Case leather is dark with many old rubs and marks. Interior cloth replaced, and interior reconfigured. Cleaning rod is good. Oil bottle appears new, as do cartridges. A good handling, big bore, dangerous game rifle. It should be an excellent shooter. 4-50463 MGM67 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2267 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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TEN BORE JAMES BOTT & SON DANGEROUS GAME HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.