*MATCHED PAIR OF WILLIAM POWELL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

*MATCHED PAIR OF WILLIAM POWELL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE. SN 12390/12391. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 29″ Dovetailed steel bbls with narrow low concave game ribs, with doll’s head and third fastener extensions, which are scroll engraved, and inlaid with gold with nos. “1” and “2” on each gun, respectively. Ribs are engraved “William Powell & Son. 35. Carr’s Lane. Birmingham.” Bbl flats show Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Square back sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), pivoting third fasteners, and double triggers. Actions and lockplates are engraved with nicely cut English scroll engraving with rose bouquet highlights. “William Powell & Son” is on each lockplate. Trigger guards have matching scroll on bows with SNs on grips. Top levers are inlaid “1” or “2” in gold. Nicely marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-1/16″ over serrated horn buttplates, and feature drop points, and gold ovals on toe lines engraved with initials “C.J.A.” Standard 26 LPI checkering has mullered borders. Matching splinter forends have Anson releases with “1” or “2” inlaid in gold on tips. Gun no. “1” Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.736. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5.4 oz, LOP 14-1/16″. Gun no. “2” Bore diameter: left -.736, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.024, right -.009. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6-1/2 oz, LOP 14-1/16″. Makers double gun leather case with brass corners and rectangular inset brass plaque on lid is engraved with initials “C.J.A.” Interior is lined with scarlet cloth with William Powell paper label, and charge label for gun no. 9024. Case contains long half of 2-pc cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain around 85% of a good quality re-black, silvering at muzzles and at carry points. Engraving slightly washed on gun no. 2, but almost unreadable on gun no. 1. Actions are cleaned to a silver gray. Engraving still sharp. Trigger guards retain some re-blue. Top levers silvered at thumbpiece. Screws have been cleaned up. Engraving considerably washed. Stocks retain most of a hand rubbed oil finish, sharp edges rounded. Checkering re-cut, and is a bit sharp. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is dark brown with numerous marks and scuffs. Straps are good. Handle is replaced by a dog collar. Interior cloth is somewhat dirty, with some areas worn through. Partitions are beginning to detach and needs attention. Label is yellowed, with couple of chips from contact with gun. A nice handling, sound, pair of guns. 4-41795 MGM30 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	1165	$0.00	MATCHED PAIR OF WILLIAM POWELL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE. SN 12390/12391. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 29″ Dovetailed steel bbls with narrow low concave game ribs, with doll’s head and third fastener extensions, which are scroll engraved, and inlaid with gold with nos. “1” and “2” on each gun, respectively. Ribs are engraved “William Powell & Son. 35. Carr’s Lane. Birmingham.” Bbl flats show Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Square back sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), pivoting third fasteners, and double triggers. Actions and lockplates are engraved with nicely cut English scroll engraving with rose bouquet highlights. “William Powell & Son” is on each lockplate. Trigger guards have matching scroll on bows with SNs on grips. Top levers are inlaid “1” or “2” in gold. Nicely marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-1/16″ over serrated horn buttplates, and feature drop points, and gold ovals on toe lines engraved with initials “C.J.A.” Standard 26 LPI checkering has mullered borders. Matching splinter forends have Anson releases with “1” or “2” inlaid in gold on tips. Gun no. “1” Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.736. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5.4 oz, LOP 14-1/16″. Gun no. “2” Bore diameter: left -.736, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.024, right -.009. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6-1/2 oz, LOP 14-1/16″. Makers double gun leather case with brass corners and rectangular inset brass plaque on lid is engraved with initials “C.J.A.” Interior is lined with scarlet cloth with William Powell paper label, and charge label for gun no. 9024. Case contains long half of 2-pc cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain around 85% of a good quality re-black, silvering at muzzles and at carry points. Engraving slightly washed on gun no. 2, but almost unreadable on gun no. 1. Actions are cleaned to a silver gray. Engraving still sharp. Trigger guards retain some re-blue. Top levers silvered at thumbpiece. Screws have been cleaned up. Engraving considerably washed. Stocks retain most of a hand rubbed oil finish, sharp edges rounded. Checkering re-cut, and is a bit sharp. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is dark brown with numerous marks and scuffs. Straps are good. Handle is replaced by a dog collar. Interior cloth is somewhat dirty, with some areas worn through. Partitions are beginning to detach and needs attention. Label is yellowed, with couple of chips from contact with gun. A nice handling, sound, pair of guns. 4-41795 MGM30 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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