*HENRY ATKIN SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

*HENRY ATKIN SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 998. (ca 1899) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This finely made gun by this highly regarded maker, has 30″ steel dovetailed bbls. High concave game rib is engraved front to back “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel.” and “Henry Atkin. (From Purdey’s) 88, Germyn Street, Haymarket. London.” “2” is gold inlaid in scroll engraved triangle at rear portion of rib. Bbl flats show London nitro proofs and re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Nicely filed sidelock square back action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with nearly full coverage of cleanly cut small English scroll with nicely shaded and detailed rose bouquet highlights. Fences are engraved with larger shaded scroll. “Henry Atkin” is in riband on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Patent” “H. Atkin” “Ejector” in oval. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Top lever is inlaid in gold with no. “2”. Nicely marbled and slightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over black leather covered pad. Stock features drop points and 26 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Silver oval on toe line is engraved with initials “MFC”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. “2” is inlaid in gold on tip. Bore diameter: left -.735, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz, LOP 14-7/8″. Older leather case has initials “A.D.” embossed on lid, and is lined with green cloth with reproduction Henry Atkin label. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old London quality re-black with a few minor marks, and some slight silvering at muzzles. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, strong in protected areas. Lockplates retain 25 – 35% of their faded orig color, but are mostly silver gray. Stocks retain nearly all of a good quality hand rubbed oil finish. Edges remain relatively sharp. Checkering has been freshened. Pad is new replacement. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather has been stabilized with brown paint which has worn through on edges with many marks and scruffs. Straps and handle are good. Renewed interior cloth is excellent, as is label. 4-41882 MGM68 (8,000-12,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1171	$9,775.00	HENRY ATKIN SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 998. (ca 1899) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This finely made gun by this highly regarded maker, has 30″ steel dovetailed bbls. High concave game rib is engraved front to back “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel.” and “Henry Atkin. (From Purdey’s) 88, Germyn Street, Haymarket. London.” “2” is gold inlaid in scroll engraved triangle at rear portion of rib. Bbl flats show London nitro proofs and re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Nicely filed sidelock square back action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with nearly full coverage of cleanly cut small English scroll with nicely shaded and detailed rose bouquet highlights. Fences are engraved with larger shaded scroll. “Henry Atkin” is in riband on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Patent” “H. Atkin” “Ejector” in oval. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Top lever is inlaid in gold with no. “2”. Nicely marbled and slightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over black leather covered pad. Stock features drop points and 26 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Silver oval on toe line is engraved with initials “MFC”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. “2” is inlaid in gold on tip. Bore diameter: left -.735, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz, LOP 14-7/8″. Older leather case has initials “A.D.” embossed on lid, and is lined with green cloth with reproduction Henry Atkin label. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old London quality re-black with a few minor marks, and some slight silvering at muzzles. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, strong in protected areas. Lockplates retain 25 – 35% of their faded orig color, but are mostly silver gray. Stocks retain nearly all of a good quality hand rubbed oil finish. Edges remain relatively sharp. Checkering has been freshened. Pad is new replacement. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather has been stabilized with brown paint which has worn through on edges with many marks and scruffs. Straps and handle are good. Renewed interior cloth is excellent, as is label. 4-41882 MGM68 (8,000-12,000) 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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