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1175
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$5,175.00
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*DIMINUTIVE HARRISON AND HUSSEY BOXLOCK GAME GUN. SN 10076. Cal. .410. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This nice handling little gun has 28″ dovetailed steel bbls. Narrow concave game rib has third fastener extension, and is engraved “Harrison & Hussey Ltd. 41, Albemarle St. London. W.” Bbl flats show original Birmingham proofs and re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Original proofs are for 3/8 oz of shot, and re-proof for 7/16. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with provisional proofs and SN. Tiny boxlock action features third fastener, double triggers, and automatic safety (SAFE relief engraved). Case hardened action is engraved with about 60% coverage of well cut English scroll. Floorplate and top lever are blued and have matching scroll. Trigger guard is a glossy black, and is engraved with SN on tang. Lightly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed horn buttplate, featuring 18 LPI flat top checkering with mullered borders, and vacant silver oval on toe line. There is a tape decal marked “J H 1436″ on oval. Splinter forend has Anson release. Bore restrictions: left -Approx .005, right -Approx .005. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 4 lbs. 1.6 oz, LOP 14-1/4”. PROVENANCE: Jay Huber Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as competently and correctly refurbished, retaining virtually all of this fine quality finish. There are a few pits on top rib which did not polish out, and a few minor marks on buttstock. Bores are excellent. Action is slightly loose with forend removed, but tight with forend in place. Right bbl is off face. 4-41194 MGM12 (3,000-5,000)
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. |