*FRANK E. MALIN SIDE LOCK EJECTOR 20 BORE GAME GUN WITH CASE.

*FRANK E. MALIN SIDE LOCK EJECTOR 20 BORE GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 80030. Cal. 20ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Double Triggers, (front articulated). 26-3/4″ Chopper lump steel bbls are marked “Frank E. Malin & Son, 5 Queen Street West, Melbourne & London.” with a triangle of scroll engraving on the concave game rib. There are 1″ triangles of scroll engraving and 2 gold bands on the breech end of each bbl. Bbl flats are stamped “Best” and w/ Canadian proofs: “Nitro Proof” and 20-2 3/4″ inside a C, “BP” “NP” “BV”. The left barrel is also stamped “Canada.” The case hardened but coin finished Holland style side lock action is profusely engraved w/ nicely executed scroll w/ gold line borders to the hinge pin covers and locks. “Frank E. Malin & Son” is inlaid in gold on both lock plates. The bottom of the action also has engravings of a pointer retrieving a pheasant, a flushing pheasant, and portrait of a Springer Spaniel. The lock plates each have a landing duck. The action fences have filled ovals of scroll engraving offset by a stippled background. “Safe” is inlaid in gold on the top tang in front of the non automatic safety button. Trigger guard is engraved w/ a nicely executed face-on portrait of a Springer Spaniel, w/ areas of looped scroll w/ stippled background. The SN “80030” is engraved in a riband on the grip. The nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over leather covered pad, and features drop points, a gold oval engraved with initials “SPG” and some scroll, as well as 20 LPI checkering, w/ mullered border. The splinter forend has an Anson release; and wood and checkering matching buttstock. Bore diameter: left -.620, right -.621. Bore restrictions: left -.007, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb:1-5/8″ . Weight:6 lbs 2.2oz. Case: Canvas and leather motor case w/ copper plate marked “Barry Lambert Harris” on the lid. Green cloth interior w/ Frank E. Malin & Son label. Accessories are a pair of 20 ga snap caps. One is marked “J. Purdey and Sons,” and the other is unmarked. CONDITION: Very Fine. Bbls retain 95% orig black w/ few minor nicks and dings from use. Bores are bright and shiny w/ no visible imperfections. The action and lock plates retain 98% of their coin finish. Stocks have 98% of their orig finish w/ a few very minor marks from use. Action is tight and on face. Ejectors are in time. Case has a few minor scuffs in the leather, interior partitions intact. 4-35357 MGM22 (8,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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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	1405	$9,200.00	FRANK E. MALIN SIDE LOCK EJECTOR 20 BORE GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 80030. Cal. 20ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Double Triggers, (front articulated). 26-3/4″ Chopper lump steel bbls are marked “Frank E. Malin & Son, 5 Queen Street West, Melbourne & London.” with a triangle of scroll engraving on the concave game rib. There are 1″ triangles of scroll engraving and 2 gold bands on the breech end of each bbl. Bbl flats are stamped “Best” and w/ Canadian proofs: “Nitro Proof” and 20-2 3/4″ inside a C, “BP” “NP” “BV”. The left barrel is also stamped “Canada.” The case hardened but coin finished Holland style side lock action is profusely engraved w/ nicely executed scroll w/ gold line borders to the hinge pin covers and locks. “Frank E. Malin & Son” is inlaid in gold on both lock plates. The bottom of the action also has engravings of a pointer retrieving a pheasant, a flushing pheasant, and portrait of a Springer Spaniel. The lock plates each have a landing duck. The action fences have filled ovals of scroll engraving offset by a stippled background. “Safe” is inlaid in gold on the top tang in front of the non automatic safety button. Trigger guard is engraved w/ a nicely executed face-on portrait of a Springer Spaniel, w/ areas of looped scroll w/ stippled background. The SN “80030” is engraved in a riband on the grip. The nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over leather covered pad, and features drop points, a gold oval engraved with initials “SPG” and some scroll, as well as 20 LPI checkering, w/ mullered border. The splinter forend has an Anson release; and wood and checkering matching buttstock. Bore diameter: left -.620, right -.621. Bore restrictions: left -.007, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb:1-5/8″ . Weight:6 lbs 2.2oz. Case: Canvas and leather motor case w/ copper plate marked “Barry Lambert Harris” on the lid. Green cloth interior w/ Frank E. Malin & Son label. Accessories are a pair of 20 ga snap caps. One is marked “J. Purdey and Sons,” and the other is unmarked. CONDITION: Very Fine. Bbls retain 95% orig black w/ few minor nicks and dings from use. Bores are bright and shiny w/ no visible imperfections. The action and lock plates retain 98% of their coin finish. Stocks have 98% of their orig finish w/ a few very minor marks from use. Action is tight and on face. Ejectors are in time. Case has a few minor scuffs in the leather, interior partitions intact. 4-35357 MGM22 (8,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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