*FINE PAIR OF WILLIAM POWELL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

*FINE PAIR OF WILLIAM POWELL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE. SN 16086/ 16087. (1988) Cal. 20 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-1/2″ Chopper lump barrels are engraved “William Powell & Son. 35. Carrs Lane, Birmingham.” on low narrow concave game ribs with “1” and “2” inlaid in gold on engraved breech end of rib, respectively. Bbl flats are stamped with SNs and Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers at .614. Case hardened scalloped back boxlock actions feature automatic safeties (“Safe” inlaid in gold) and double triggers. Actions are engraved with nicely cut shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “William Powell & Son Birmingham” is in scroll framed ribands on either side of actions. Blued floorplates, top levers, and trigger guards have matching rose and scroll. SNs are on trigger guards, and “1” and “2” are inlaid in gold on top levers. Exceptionally well matched, broadly streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-15/16″ over checkered wood butts, and feature drop points, and 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders. Gold ovals are on toe lines, and are engraved with initials “C D O’B”. Matching splinter forends have Anson releases, with “1” and “2” inlaid in gold on tips. BBLs gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.013, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 9 oz, LOP 14-15/16″. BBLs gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14-15/16″. Leather two gun motor case with stitched leather corners is lined in maroon cloth with black leather gold embossed William Powell label, and contains 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod with assorted mops and brushes. CONDITION: Excellent, with only a very few minor marks and silvering on metal, and light marks and compressions on wood. Actions are tight, and bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent. Case is very fine with leather showing some scuffs, and a slight tear on back. Straps and handle are fine. Interior is excellent with some minor marks and soil from contact with guns. Accessories are fine. A very well made pair of guns. 4-40617 MGM74 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

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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	1414	$13,800.00	FINE PAIR OF WILLIAM POWELL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE. SN 16086/ 16087. (1988) Cal. 20 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-1/2″ Chopper lump barrels are engraved “William Powell & Son. 35. Carrs Lane, Birmingham.” on low narrow concave game ribs with “1” and “2” inlaid in gold on engraved breech end of rib, respectively. Bbl flats are stamped with SNs and Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers at .614. Case hardened scalloped back boxlock actions feature automatic safeties (“Safe” inlaid in gold) and double triggers. Actions are engraved with nicely cut shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “William Powell & Son Birmingham” is in scroll framed ribands on either side of actions. Blued floorplates, top levers, and trigger guards have matching rose and scroll. SNs are on trigger guards, and “1” and “2” are inlaid in gold on top levers. Exceptionally well matched, broadly streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-15/16″ over checkered wood butts, and feature drop points, and 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders. Gold ovals are on toe lines, and are engraved with initials “C D O’B”. Matching splinter forends have Anson releases, with “1” and “2” inlaid in gold on tips. BBLs gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.013, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 9 oz, LOP 14-15/16″. BBLs gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14-15/16″. Leather two gun motor case with stitched leather corners is lined in maroon cloth with black leather gold embossed William Powell label, and contains 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod with assorted mops and brushes. CONDITION: Excellent, with only a very few minor marks and silvering on metal, and light marks and compressions on wood. Actions are tight, and bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent. Case is very fine with leather showing some scuffs, and a slight tear on back. Straps and handle are fine. Interior is excellent with some minor marks and soil from contact with guns. Accessories are fine. A very well made pair of guns. 4-40617 MGM74 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010 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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