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1378
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$1,840.00
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*C. G. BONEHILL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE. SN 4102. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Steel bbls are engraved “C. G. Bonehill Maker. Birmingham.” on concave game rib with crossbolt extension. Bbl flats are stamped with 1985 Birmingham nitro re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers at .732. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and Greener crossbolt third fastener. Water table is stamped “Anson & Deeley System”. Action is engraved with about 60% coverage medium scroll. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over black solid pad. Stock features checkered side panels with drop points,18 LPI point pattern checkering with triple line border, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.009. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. Original makers leather case has brass corners. Top is embossed with letters “A. W. B.” Interior is lined with burgundy cloth with paper Bonehill label, and contains pair of snap caps, 3-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, straps for case, original Bonehill hang-tags for gun no. 329, and advertising pamphlet. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all fine quality re-black, probably done at time of proof. Action retains 10 – 20 % orig case hardening color, mostly in protected areas, balance being silver. Floorplate retains most of an old re-blue, engraving somewhat softened. Trigger guard retains 10% of re-blue, engraving slightly washed, especially at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of an old finish, grain slightly open, checkering re-cut. Bores are bright and shiny but with some scattered light pitting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is dark with numerous bumps and marks. Orig straps and handle are good, handle has been reattached. Interior cloth is good with some areas soiled and rubbed through from contact with gun. Partitions are tight. Label is foxed, and has numerous rubs. Accessories are fine. Hang tag and advertisement are oil-soaked. 4-38879 MGM77 (2,000-3,000)
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. |