*UNUSUAL, PROBABLY UNIQUE, WATSON BROS SHOOTABLE BOXLOCK “TRY” GUN WITH ADJUSTMENT KEY.

*UNUSUAL, PROBABLY UNIQUE, WATSON BROS SHOOTABLE BOXLOCK “TRY” GUN WITH ADJUSTMENT KEY. SN 8661. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Steel dovetailed bbls are engraved “Watson Bros. 4. Pall Mall London.” on concave game rib with dolls head extension. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs and 1966 Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Boxlock action features double triggers and no safety, and is line border engraved with “Watson Bros” on each side. Action is fitted with unusual and scarce buttstock, adjustable for cast, pitch, drops at heel and comb, and length of pull. The complex knuckle at grip with drop at heel, and cast off adjustments, is very unusual in “try” guns. It is interesting to note that the quality of figure and color of the wood in this stock, is of the highest order, suitable for any “best” gun. Grip knuckle and butt are checkered. Splinter forend has steel tip and spring plunger “snap” release. Bore diameter: left-.720, right -.721. Bore restrictions: left -.006, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.030. Drop at heel: Adjustable, drop at comb: Adjustable. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: Adjustable. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of an old re-black. Action is cleaned to silver gray over some pinprick pitting. Top lever, trigger guard, floorplate, and forend iron have been re-blued, and retain most of that blue. Stock retains most of what appears to be its original finish over a number of minor marks and knocks. Mechanism works well. Pins retaining butt portion are a bit loose. Adjustment key is a very nicely made newer reproduction. “Try” guns of any type are quite scarce, those with complete adjustment system such as this are extremely so. 4-46020 MGM269 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	1172	$4,312.50	UNUSUAL, PROBABLY UNIQUE, WATSON BROS SHOOTABLE BOXLOCK “TRY” GUN WITH ADJUSTMENT KEY. SN 8661. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Steel dovetailed bbls are engraved “Watson Bros. 4. Pall Mall London.” on concave game rib with dolls head extension. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs and 1966 Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Boxlock action features double triggers and no safety, and is line border engraved with “Watson Bros” on each side. Action is fitted with unusual and scarce buttstock, adjustable for cast, pitch, drops at heel and comb, and length of pull. The complex knuckle at grip with drop at heel, and cast off adjustments, is very unusual in “try” guns. It is interesting to note that the quality of figure and color of the wood in this stock, is of the highest order, suitable for any “best” gun. Grip knuckle and butt are checkered. Splinter forend has steel tip and spring plunger “snap” release. Bore diameter: left-.720, right -.721. Bore restrictions: left -.006, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.030. Drop at heel: Adjustable, drop at comb: Adjustable. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: Adjustable. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of an old re-black. Action is cleaned to silver gray over some pinprick pitting. Top lever, trigger guard, floorplate, and forend iron have been re-blued, and retain most of that blue. Stock retains most of what appears to be its original finish over a number of minor marks and knocks. Mechanism works well. Pins retaining butt portion are a bit loose. Adjustment key is a very nicely made newer reproduction. “Try” guns of any type are quite scarce, those with complete adjustment system such as this are extremely so. 4-46020 MGM269 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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