*W. C. SCOTT IMPERIAL PREMIER SIDE LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE SPECIALLY MADE FOR DON V. FORREST.

*W. C. SCOTT IMPERIAL PREMIER SIDE LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE SPECIALLY MADE FOR DON V. FORREST. SN 60458. Cal. 12 Ga. 3″ Chambers. This is the highest grade gun made by W & C Scott. 30″ Dovetailed bbls with flat file cut rib (With Scott’s improved bolt extension), are engraved “W & C. Scott & Son, The Imperial Premier (Castle logo)Shaftesbury Avenue London England” on the right bbl, and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Compressed Steel” on the left. High relief acanthus scroll engraving is on the breech end of the rib, around the breeches of the bbls, with a triangle of scroll extending 2-1/4″ down the bbls. Bbl flats show London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot (2-1/2″). Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Whitworth (Sheaf of wheat trademark) Manchester” and SN. Full side lock action features automatic safety with “safe” inlaid in gold, double triggers, Scott’s square cross bolt third fastener, side clips, and vented breeches. Water table is stamped with SN, proofs, patent information, “The Premier Gun”, and “W. & C Scott & Son, Makers”. Action shows full coverage of relief acanthus scroll with game birds on lock plates. Bottom of action has matching scroll with flying duck. Fences have full relief acanthus scroll engraving which continues over top lever, the thumb piece of which is pierced. Trigger guard has matching scroll with pair of ducks settling into marsh. SN and raised relief on grip, with castle logo. Finely marbled and figured Circassian walnut semi pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over leather covered pad, and features 24 LPI borderless checkering with multiple fleur de lis terminations, drop points, and 1-1/2″ diameter gold disk inset in right side of buttstock with oak leaf wreath and crowned castle logo all in high relief with inscription “Made expressly for Mr. Don V. Forrest, Denver, Colorado by W & C Scott & Son, London, England.” Behind top tang is a gold shield, with raised three color gold monogram “DVF”. Anson release splinter forend matches the rest of gun. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.028, right -.027. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9.6 oz. New oak and leather case has leather corners and brass hardware. Interior is lined in wine red cloth, and has W & C Scott label, contains 2-pc ebony cleaning rod, 3 ebony handled turn screws, pair of snap caps, oil bottle, striker bottle, and keys. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially re-conditioned. Bbls retain virtually all of very high quality re-black, leaving all engraving sharp and clear. Action retains much of its case color with engraving very pleasingly highlighted due to silvering. Wood retains virtually all of a professional finish, sharp edges slightly rounded, drop points show wear under finish, checkering has been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Case and accessories are as new. Very few imperial premiers were ever produced. All are unique. This example is quite pleasing. 4-38312 MGM27 (20,000-30,000)

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.

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	1198	$0.00	W. C. SCOTT IMPERIAL PREMIER SIDE LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE SPECIALLY MADE FOR DON V. FORREST. SN 60458. Cal. 12 Ga. 3″ Chambers. This is the highest grade gun made by W & C Scott. 30″ Dovetailed bbls with flat file cut rib (With Scott’s improved bolt extension), are engraved “W & C. Scott & Son, The Imperial Premier* (Castle logo)Shaftesbury Avenue London England” on the right bbl, and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Compressed Steel” on the left. High relief acanthus scroll engraving is on the breech end of the rib, around the breeches of the bbls, with a triangle of scroll extending 2-1/4″ down the bbls. Bbl flats show London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot (2-1/2″). Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Whitworth (Sheaf of wheat trademark) Manchester” and SN. Full side lock action features automatic safety with “safe” inlaid in gold, double triggers, Scott’s square cross bolt third fastener, side clips, and vented breeches. Water table is stamped with SN, proofs, patent information, “The Premier Gun”, and “W. & C Scott & Son, Makers”. Action shows full coverage of relief acanthus scroll with game birds on lock plates. Bottom of action has matching scroll with flying duck. Fences have full relief acanthus scroll engraving which continues over top lever, the thumb piece of which is pierced. Trigger guard has matching scroll with pair of ducks settling into marsh. SN and raised relief on grip, with castle logo. Finely marbled and figured Circassian walnut semi pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over leather covered pad, and features 24 LPI borderless checkering with multiple fleur de lis terminations, drop points, and 1-1/2″ diameter gold disk inset in right side of buttstock with oak leaf wreath and crowned castle logo all in high relief with inscription “Made expressly for Mr. Don V. Forrest, Denver, Colorado by W & C Scott & Son, London, England.” Behind top tang is a gold shield, with raised three color gold monogram “DVF”. Anson release splinter forend matches the rest of gun. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.028, right -.027. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9.6 oz. New oak and leather case has leather corners and brass hardware. Interior is lined in wine red cloth, and has W & C Scott label, contains 2-pc ebony cleaning rod, 3 ebony handled turn screws, pair of snap caps, oil bottle, striker bottle, and keys. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially re-conditioned. Bbls retain virtually all of very high quality re-black, leaving all engraving sharp and clear. Action retains much of its case color with engraving very pleasingly highlighted due to silvering. Wood retains virtually all of a professional finish, sharp edges slightly rounded, drop points show wear under finish, checkering has been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Case and accessories are as new. Very few imperial premiers were ever produced. All are unique. This example is quite pleasing. 4-38312 MGM27 (20,000-30,000) 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.

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