Image Lot Price Description




1194
$13,800.00

*28 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR COGSWELL & HARRISON VICTOR SMALL BORE GAME GUN. SN 56662. Cal. 28 Bore. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This small framed sidelock is the only model produced by C & H in 28 bore, and is seldom seen. 28″ Dovetailed barrels are engraved “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd 168 Piccadilly. London.” on low, concave game rib. Rear transition has “2” inlaid in gold. Bbl flats have London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are fitted with Avant Tout ejector and assisted opening system. Sidelock action stocked to the fences, has non-automatic safety and double triggers. Action and lockplates have 70% coverage medium English scroll engraving with “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd” on each lockplate. Trigger guard is scroll engraved, with SN on tang. Top lever is inlaid in gold with “2”. Nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points and 20 LPI flat top checkering with mullered borders. There is a gold oval on toe line engraved “P. M. H.” and “1930”. Splinter forend matches buttstock and has Anson release with “2” inlaid on tip. Bore diameter: left -.554, right -.552. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.006. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 4 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain virtually all of London quality re-black. Engraving is slightly washed. Action has traces of case color in protected areas. Lockplates show considerable amount of case color; Left lock probably 50%, and right lock 30%. Stocks have virtually all of well done rubbed oil finish. Checkering has been correctly re-cut. Bores are very fine, bright and shiny, slightly frosted in front of chambers. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Front bead is missing. Nicely balanced little gun, with great original dimensions. 4-38994 MGM140 (12,500-17,500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.