*MATCHED PAIR STEPHEN GRANT SIDE LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS IN ORIGINAL OAK AND LEATHER CASE.

*MATCHED PAIR STEPHEN GRANT SIDE LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS IN ORIGINAL OAK AND LEATHER CASE. SN 6911 and 6912. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This fine pair of guns, by one of the finest makers, have 28″ barrels w/ narrow concave game ribs. One is marked “l”, Barrels of gun no. 2 are unnumbered on rib. Both sets have triangles of engraving at breech end and are engraved “Stephen Grant & Sons”, “7 Bury Street, St. James’s, London, England” on tops of bbls. Bbl flats have London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers at .729 w/ SN stamped on bottoms of bbls. Water tables are marked w/ British provisional and view proofs, SNs, and “1” and “2” respectively. Case hardened actions feature bushed strikers, and automatic safeties, and are beautifully filed in typical Grant manner. Fences are filed w/ distinctive Grant flutes. Engraving is very finely cut shaded scroll in Grant house style. Trigger guards have scroll engraving, SNs, and “1” and “2” respectively. Well matched figured and lightly streaked straight grip European walnut buttstocks measure 15-3/8″ over leather covered pads, and feature vacant silver ovals, and 18 LPI checkering w/ mullered borders. Splinter forends have Baker ejectors, are engraved “1” and “2”, respectively, on inside of irons w/ engraving, wood and checkering to match buttstocks. Gun number “1” barrels: Bore diameter: left -727, right -727. Bore restrictions: left -.023, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. Gun number “2” barrels: Bore diameter: left -727, right -727. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -003. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 2oz. Original oak and leather case w/ brass corners is embossed “F.R. Way.” and “Salisbury” on top. Interior is lined in maroon cloth w/ Stephen Grant paper label, and charge card w/ SNs of these particular guns. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 85%-90% of original blue, thinning around forend, and at tops near breech. Actions retain 15%-20% original case color (a bit stronger on gun no. “1”), balance turning to a pleasing silver. All engraving is sharp. Trigger guards have been re-blued, and engraving is slightly washed. Top levers retain 70%-80% of their original blue. Stocks have been refinished, and retain virtually all of that rubbed oil finish. Checkering has been re-cut, and is sharp. Leather pads are new. Actions are tight, bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, w/ no visible imperfections. Case leather is darkening slightly, but in fine condition. Straps and handles are replacements. Interior cloth is good w/ minor moth damage. Partitions are tight. Grant label has 2 areas worn through from contact w/ actions. Charge card is stained. A great pair of guns in an unusual configuration, being 28″. 4-37796 MGM59 (20,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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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	1191	$21,505.00	MATCHED PAIR STEPHEN GRANT SIDE LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS IN ORIGINAL OAK AND LEATHER CASE. SN 6911 and 6912. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This fine pair of guns, by one of the finest makers, have 28″ barrels w/ narrow concave game ribs. One is marked “l”, Barrels of gun no. 2 are unnumbered on rib. Both sets have triangles of engraving at breech end and are engraved “Stephen Grant & Sons”, “7 Bury Street, St. James’s, London, England” on tops of bbls. Bbl flats have London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers at .729 w/ SN stamped on bottoms of bbls. Water tables are marked w/ British provisional and view proofs, SNs, and “1” and “2” respectively. Case hardened actions feature bushed strikers, and automatic safeties, and are beautifully filed in typical Grant manner. Fences are filed w/ distinctive Grant flutes. Engraving is very finely cut shaded scroll in Grant house style. Trigger guards have scroll engraving, SNs, and “1” and “2” respectively. Well matched figured and lightly streaked straight grip European walnut buttstocks measure 15-3/8″ over leather covered pads, and feature vacant silver ovals, and 18 LPI checkering w/ mullered borders. Splinter forends have Baker ejectors, are engraved “1” and “2”, respectively, on inside of irons w/ engraving, wood and checkering to match buttstocks. Gun number “1” barrels: Bore diameter: left -727, right -727. Bore restrictions: left -.023, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. Gun number “2” barrels: Bore diameter: left -727, right -727. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -003. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 2oz. Original oak and leather case w/ brass corners is embossed “F.R. Way.” and “Salisbury” on top. Interior is lined in maroon cloth w/ Stephen Grant paper label, and charge card w/ SNs of these particular guns. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 85%-90% of original blue, thinning around forend, and at tops near breech. Actions retain 15%-20% original case color (a bit stronger on gun no. “1”), balance turning to a pleasing silver. All engraving is sharp. Trigger guards have been re-blued, and engraving is slightly washed. Top levers retain 70%-80% of their original blue. Stocks have been refinished, and retain virtually all of that rubbed oil finish. Checkering has been re-cut, and is sharp. Leather pads are new. Actions are tight, bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, w/ no visible imperfections. Case leather is darkening slightly, but in fine condition. Straps and handles are replacements. Interior cloth is good w/ minor moth damage. Partitions are tight. Grant label has 2 areas worn through from contact w/ actions. Charge card is stained. A great pair of guns in an unusual configuration, being 28″. 4-37796 MGM59 (20,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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