HIGH QUALITY BAR IN WOOD STEEL BARRELED TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN BY ARMY & NAVY C. S. L.

SN 9308. (ca 1894) Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “Army & Navy C. S. L. London.” on concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 13/1 and with “CHOKE”. W. & C. Scott production no “41142” is on bottom rib. Case hardened bar in wood top lever action features Scott’s pivoting bolt third fastener into dolls head extension. Top lever pivot is engraved “PATENT”. High quality bar locks with low set scimitar shaped hammers have interesting rebated tails with cove molding transition. Action and locks are engraved with 80 – 90% exceptionally well cut small shaded scroll. “Army & Navy C. S. L.” is on each lockplate. Trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN on tang. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over Silver type pad with widow’s peak. Stock features flat top classic checkering at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left – .729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 95% of a fine quality re-black, engraving remains sharp and clear. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, thinning and silvering from normal hand wear. Locks retain 80 – 85% of their orig color. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish with some oil rubbed in as maintenance, and some light refinish of butt with installation of new pad. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent, with some light frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. A very classy hammer gun that measures and handles well. 49940-5 MGM37 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2341

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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
	2341	$0.00	HIGH QUALITY BAR IN WOOD STEEL BARRELED TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN BY ARMY & NAVY C. S. L. SN 9308. (ca 1894) Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “Army & Navy C. S. L. London.” on concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 13/1 and with “CHOKE”. W. & C. Scott production no “41142” is on bottom rib. Case hardened bar in wood top lever action features Scott’s pivoting bolt third fastener into dolls head extension. Top lever pivot is engraved “PATENT”. High quality bar locks with low set scimitar shaped hammers have interesting rebated tails with cove molding transition. Action and locks are engraved with 80 – 90% exceptionally well cut small shaded scroll. “Army & Navy C. S. L.” is on each lockplate. Trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN on tang. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over Silver type pad with widow’s peak. Stock features flat top classic checkering at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left – .729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 95% of a fine quality re-black, engraving remains sharp and clear. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, thinning and silvering from normal hand wear. Locks retain 80 – 85% of their orig color. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish with some oil rubbed in as maintenance, and some light refinish of butt with installation of new pad. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent, with some light frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. A very classy hammer gun that measures and handles well. 49940-5 MGM37 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2341 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 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 BAR IN WOOD STEEL BARRELED TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN BY ARMY & NAVY C. S. L.