*HENRY ATKIN SIDELOCK PIGEON GUN.

*HENRY ATKIN SIDELOCK PIGEON GUN. SN 658. (1902) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. Beautifully struck 30″ dovetailed steel bbls with broad flat matted rib and third fastener extension, are engraved “Henry Atkin (From Purdey’s)” and “2 Germyn Street Haymarket. London” on top. Bbl flats are stamped with 2003 London re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, 795 (replacement bbls fitted in 1910 for original purchaser C. Bewicke per factory records). Nicely filed square-backed sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE raised in relief on gold cartouche), double triggers (front articulated), and pivoting third fastener. Action is engraved with very well cut medium scroll with finely detailed rose bouquets, most likely the work of Jack Sumner, who did much work for the best makers in the trade. “Henry Atkin” is engraved on the bottom of each lockplate, and on bottom of action, which is also engraved “From Purdey’s”. Fences, in counterpoint, are engraved with large shaded scroll. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, standard checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.032, right -.033. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.018. Drop at heel: 1-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 15-1/4″. Green canvas case with leather corners is lined with green felt, and contains pair of Henry Atkin marked snap caps and oil bottle, and case straps and safety bolt (to convert safety to automatic if desired). PROVENANCE: Copies of factory ledger pages with listing with SNs for both orig gun and replacement bbls. Note from consignor with further information that gun was originally stocked and actioned by John Robertson of Boss, and his initials are under the top tang. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a very fine quality re-blue, engraving slightly thin. Action is coin finished with pin ends heat blued. Newly made high quality buttstock is essentially as new. Forend wood is finished to match, with checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Case is excellent, as are accessories. 4-42487 MGM228 (7,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	1359	$0.00	HENRY ATKIN SIDELOCK PIGEON GUN. SN 658. (1902) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. Beautifully struck 30″ dovetailed steel bbls with broad flat matted rib and third fastener extension, are engraved “Henry Atkin (From Purdey’s)” and “2 Germyn Street Haymarket. London” on top. Bbl flats are stamped with 2003 London re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, 795 (replacement bbls fitted in 1910 for original purchaser C. Bewicke per factory records). Nicely filed square-backed sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE raised in relief on gold cartouche), double triggers (front articulated), and pivoting third fastener. Action is engraved with very well cut medium scroll with finely detailed rose bouquets, most likely the work of Jack Sumner, who did much work for the best makers in the trade. “Henry Atkin” is engraved on the bottom of each lockplate, and on bottom of action, which is also engraved “From Purdey’s”. Fences, in counterpoint, are engraved with large shaded scroll. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, standard checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.032, right -.033. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.018. Drop at heel: 1-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 15-1/4″. Green canvas case with leather corners is lined with green felt, and contains pair of Henry Atkin marked snap caps and oil bottle, and case straps and safety bolt (to convert safety to automatic if desired). PROVENANCE: Copies of factory ledger pages with listing with SNs for both orig gun and replacement bbls. Note from consignor with further information that gun was originally stocked and actioned by John Robertson of Boss, and his initials are under the top tang. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a very fine quality re-blue, engraving slightly thin. Action is coin finished with pin ends heat blued. Newly made high quality buttstock is essentially as new. Forend wood is finished to match, with checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Case is excellent, as are accessories. 4-42487 MGM228 (7,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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