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

*MATCHED PAIR OF WILLIAM POWELL EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH ORIGINAL CASE. SN 10430 and 10431. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Steel dovetailed barrels have nicely matted flat narrow game ribs which are engraved “William Powell & Son. 13. Carr’s Lane, Birmingham.” with numbers “1” and “2” inlaid in gold on breech lug w/ doll’s head extension. Bbl flats have 2 sets of Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are marked w/ SNs, and “Steel” is stamped into splinters. There are proofs, “Powell’s Patent” and use numbers “3112” and “3113” on water tables. Anson and Deeley box lock actions have Powell’s patented lift up thumb lever w/ vents through fences. Actions are engraved w/ finely executed bouquet and scroll, “William Powell & Son” is on both sides. Top levers are inlaid w/ gold numbers “1” and “2” respectively, and are engraved w/ scroll and “Powell’s Patent”. Trigger guards have matching scroll and SNs. Well matched streaked and figured European walnut semi pistol grip buttstocks measure 14-5/8″ over coarsely checkered wood butts on 5/8″ extensions. Stocks feature vacant silver ovals, elongated drop points, and 20 LPI checkering w/ mullered borders. Anson release splinter forends are engraved w/ numbers “1” and “2”, respectively, on forend irons w/ engraving to match remainder of guns. Checkering covers approx 80% w/ mullered borders at front. Wood is considerably darker than buttstocks. Gun number “1”: Bore diameter: left -735, right -734. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight:6 lbs 7oz. Gun number “2”: Bore diameter: left -733, right -733. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 7oz. Maker’s leather case, w/ brass corners and lock, has initials “G.C.” embossed on top. Interior is lined in maroon cloth w/ William Powell paper label, and charge label for these particular guns. Accessories include: 2-pc rosewood cleaning rod, ebony handled turn screw, pair of snap caps, and round oil bottle. Also included in the case are import papers. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain virtually all of good London quality re-black. Actions retain traces of case color in protected areas, and are mostly a pleasing pewter color. Wood has been refinished, and retain most of their light color oil finish. Checkering has been re-cut. Actions are very slightly loose and off face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny w/ no visible imperfections. Case leather is dry, starting to flake, w/ numerous scuffs and marks. Interior cloth is good w/ some areas worn through from contact w/ guns, and there is some minor moth damage. Label has darkened, and has 2 areas worn through from contact w/ guns. Charge label has some stains. Accessories are fine. An unusual pair by this very high quality, but somewhat overlooked, gun maker. 4-37757 MGM68 (8,000-12,000)

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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	1192	$0.00	MATCHED PAIR OF WILLIAM POWELL EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH ORIGINAL CASE. SN 10430 and 10431. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Steel dovetailed barrels have nicely matted flat narrow game ribs which are engraved “William Powell & Son. 13. Carr’s Lane, Birmingham.” with numbers “1” and “2” inlaid in gold on breech lug w/ doll’s head extension. Bbl flats have 2 sets of Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are marked w/ SNs, and “Steel” is stamped into splinters. There are proofs, “Powell’s Patent” and use numbers “3112” and “3113” on water tables. Anson and Deeley box lock actions have Powell’s patented lift up thumb lever w/ vents through fences. Actions are engraved w/ finely executed bouquet and scroll, “William Powell & Son” is on both sides. Top levers are inlaid w/ gold numbers “1” and “2” respectively, and are engraved w/ scroll and “Powell’s Patent”. Trigger guards have matching scroll and SNs. Well matched streaked and figured European walnut semi pistol grip buttstocks measure 14-5/8″ over coarsely checkered wood butts on 5/8″ extensions. Stocks feature vacant silver ovals, elongated drop points, and 20 LPI checkering w/ mullered borders. Anson release splinter forends are engraved w/ numbers “1” and “2”, respectively, on forend irons w/ engraving to match remainder of guns. Checkering covers approx 80% w/ mullered borders at front. Wood is considerably darker than buttstocks. Gun number “1”: Bore diameter: left -735, right -734. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight:6 lbs 7oz. Gun number “2”: Bore diameter: left -733, right -733. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 7oz. Maker’s leather case, w/ brass corners and lock, has initials “G.C.” embossed on top. Interior is lined in maroon cloth w/ William Powell paper label, and charge label for these particular guns. Accessories include: 2-pc rosewood cleaning rod, ebony handled turn screw, pair of snap caps, and round oil bottle. Also included in the case are import papers. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain virtually all of good London quality re-black. Actions retain traces of case color in protected areas, and are mostly a pleasing pewter color. Wood has been refinished, and retain most of their light color oil finish. Checkering has been re-cut. Actions are very slightly loose and off face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny w/ no visible imperfections. Case leather is dry, starting to flake, w/ numerous scuffs and marks. Interior cloth is good w/ some areas worn through from contact w/ guns, and there is some minor moth damage. Label has darkened, and has 2 areas worn through from contact w/ guns. Charge label has some stains. Accessories are fine. An unusual pair by this very high quality, but somewhat overlooked, gun maker. 4-37757 MGM68 (8,000-12,000) 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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