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*WATSON BROS. 20 GA. BOX LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 10509. Cal. 20 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Watson Bros Gunmakers.” and “13, Pall Mall, London.” on tops with Churchill inspired low narrow concave game rib. Bottoms of bbls have Birmingham nitro proofs and SN. Small box lock action features automatic safety, double triggers, and Purdey type hidden third fastener. Action is engraved with 65% coverage of nicely executed English scroll with “Watson Bros” in ribands on both sides. Fences have nicely filed beads. Trigger guard has scroll engraving and SN at grip. Nicely streaked European walnut semi pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over 1-9/16″ matching walnut extension with checkered wood butt. Stock features large vacant silver oval, 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders, and drop points. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.019, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 3 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a professional re-black. Engraving is slightly washed. Action retains 10-20% case color in protected areas, balance pewter gray. Floor plate, top lever and trigger guard have been re-blued, and retain most of that blue. Stocks have been refinished, with hand rubbed oil. Checkering has been re-cut. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent. A fast and light little game gun. 4-38504 MGM58 (3,000-5,000)
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. |