UNUSUAL HIGH QUALITY SIDELOCK SIDE LEVER HAMMERLESS GAME GUN BY THOMAS HORSLEY OF YORK.

SN 2651. (1881) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Fine etched Damascus bbls are engraved “THOMAS HORSLEY & SON MAKERS YORK.” on narrow game rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs, SN, and early choke markings “12B” “13M”, and “NOT FOR BALL”. Interesting side lever sidelock action is filed with intricate fluted fences, and features dolls head rib extension and automatic safety with tall safety button (SAFE inlaid in gold). Bar action sidelocks have unusual cocking system actuated by projection on rear lump, which rotates a tall cam, with axle through bottom rear of action, cocking hammer. Action is engraved with 90% coverage exceptionally well cut varying sized open shaded scroll. There is a rose bouquet on top. “T. HORSLEY & SON” is on each lockplate, and also in oval cartouche on bottom of action. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Finely marbled and nicely figured dark European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over 5/16″ thick checkered composition buttplate. Standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant small silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting release. Bore diameter: left -.737, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (lt mod), right -.009 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.021, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. Photos of this gun and interior of its locks and action. Copy of Horsley label. CONDITION: Good, as refinished. Bbls retain 85 – 90% of an old re-brown with good definition to pattern, silvered at muzzles, with some light marks. Etching and engraving considerably softened. Action and other metal mostly cleaned to pewter gray, engraving still clear. Stock retains most of an old refinish, sharp edges considerably rounded, with some “dutchman” repairs at bottom of left lockplate and at heel. Checkering re-cut with some subsequent wear. There is a 1″ crack on right side of forend around release lever, which needs attention. Bores are excellent, with a few scattered light pits. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. A neat gun by this highly regarded maker. 4-45994 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2456

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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	2456	$2,300.00	UNUSUAL HIGH QUALITY SIDELOCK SIDE LEVER HAMMERLESS GAME GUN BY THOMAS HORSLEY OF YORK. SN 2651. (1881) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Fine etched Damascus bbls are engraved “THOMAS HORSLEY & SON MAKERS YORK.” on narrow game rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs, SN, and early choke markings “12B” “13M”, and “NOT FOR BALL”. Interesting side lever sidelock action is filed with intricate fluted fences, and features dolls head rib extension and automatic safety with tall safety button (SAFE inlaid in gold). Bar action sidelocks have unusual cocking system actuated by projection on rear lump, which rotates a tall cam, with axle through bottom rear of action, cocking hammer. Action is engraved with 90% coverage exceptionally well cut varying sized open shaded scroll. There is a rose bouquet on top. “T. HORSLEY & SON” is on each lockplate, and also in oval cartouche on bottom of action. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Finely marbled and nicely figured dark European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over 5/16″ thick checkered composition buttplate. Standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant small silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting release. Bore diameter: left -.737, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (lt mod), right -.009 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.021, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. Photos of this gun and interior of its locks and action. Copy of Horsley label. CONDITION: Good, as refinished. Bbls retain 85 – 90% of an old re-brown with good definition to pattern, silvered at muzzles, with some light marks. Etching and engraving considerably softened. Action and other metal mostly cleaned to pewter gray, engraving still clear. Stock retains most of an old refinish, sharp edges considerably rounded, with some “dutchman” repairs at bottom of left lockplate and at heel. Checkering re-cut with some subsequent wear. There is a 1″ crack on right side of forend around release lever, which needs attention. Bores are excellent, with a few scattered light pits. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. A neat gun by this highly regarded maker. 4-45994 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2456 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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UNUSUAL HIGH QUALITY SIDELOCK SIDE LEVER HAMMERLESS GAME GUN BY THOMAS HORSLEY OF YORK.