W & C. SCOTT PREMIER GRADE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

W & C. SCOTT PREMIER GRADE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 46349. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 30-1/8″ Fine three stripe Damascus bbls with matted, flat game rib, are engraved “W & C. Scott & Son” “The Premier” (Castle logo) and “Patent Triplex Lever Grip”, and “10 Gt. Castle Street Regent Circus London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs, and “CHOKE”. Bottom of bbls are stamped with SN. Case hardened sidelock action features automatic safety, pivoting third fastener,patent gas checks, and ejectors. Many patent numbers and specifications along with SN and “The Premier Gun” are stamped on water table and breechface. Locks are fitted with Scott’s patent crystal indicators, and have bolstered tumbler ends. Action and lockplates are engraved with very well cut small shaded scroll, as background for finely engraved vignettes of game birds, with quail and prairie chicken on left lockplate, goose and pair of ducks on right, serene scene of trio of ruffed grouse is on bottom of action, and what appears to be, an ibis on trigger guard, which has SN at grip. Each lockplate is engraved “W & C. Scott & Son”. Left side of action, around hinge pin, is engraved “Patent Ejector” and “Hammerless”. Dark, nicely marbled and figured European walnut “Prince-of-Wales” grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over leather faced Silver pad, and features drop points, flat top point pattern checkering, and large vacant gold shield at top of grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.735, right -.735. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.028. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.028. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz, LOP 14-3/4″. Leg of mutton case is embossed with initials “H. A. P.” and “Boston, Mass”. CONDITION: Fine, as found. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig brown, but is most likely an old re-brown, as engraving is slightly softened. There is a large area of water damage, and browning loss approx 7″ x 1″ on right side of right bbl above forend, with associated light pitting. Action and lockplates retain 60 – 70 % orig case hardening color. Stocks retain what appears to be most of their orig oil finish, with numerous minor marks. Checkering and sharp edges are slightly worn. Checkering is a bit dirty. Bores are excellent. Pad appears to be orig, but is petrified. Action is slightly loose. Bbls are off face. Ejectors are in time. Case is considerably worn, but does retain flaps and straps. Stitching has let go on base cover. A top quality gun in “as found” condition. 4-46078 MGM16 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	2400	$3,162.50	W & C. SCOTT PREMIER GRADE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 46349. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 30-1/8″ Fine three stripe Damascus bbls with matted, flat game rib, are engraved “W & C. Scott & Son” “The Premier” (Castle logo) and “Patent Triplex Lever Grip”, and “10 Gt. Castle Street Regent Circus London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs, and “CHOKE”. Bottom of bbls are stamped with SN. Case hardened sidelock action features automatic safety, pivoting third fastener,patent gas checks, and ejectors. Many patent numbers and specifications along with SN and “The Premier Gun” are stamped on water table and breechface. Locks are fitted with Scott’s patent crystal indicators, and have bolstered tumbler ends. Action and lockplates are engraved with very well cut small shaded scroll, as background for finely engraved vignettes of game birds, with quail and prairie chicken on left lockplate, goose and pair of ducks on right, serene scene of trio of ruffed grouse is on bottom of action, and what appears to be, an ibis on trigger guard, which has SN at grip. Each lockplate is engraved “W & C. Scott & Son”. Left side of action, around hinge pin, is engraved “Patent Ejector” and “Hammerless”. Dark, nicely marbled and figured European walnut “Prince-of-Wales” grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over leather faced Silver pad, and features drop points, flat top point pattern checkering, and large vacant gold shield at top of grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.735, right -.735. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.028. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.028. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz, LOP 14-3/4″. Leg of mutton case is embossed with initials “H. A. P.” and “Boston, Mass”. CONDITION: Fine, as found. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig brown, but is most likely an old re-brown, as engraving is slightly softened. There is a large area of water damage, and browning loss approx 7″ x 1″ on right side of right bbl above forend, with associated light pitting. Action and lockplates retain 60 – 70 % orig case hardening color. Stocks retain what appears to be most of their orig oil finish, with numerous minor marks. Checkering and sharp edges are slightly worn. Checkering is a bit dirty. Bores are excellent. Pad appears to be orig, but is petrified. Action is slightly loose. Bbls are off face. Ejectors are in time. Case is considerably worn, but does retain flaps and straps. Stitching has let go on base cover. A top quality gun in “as found” condition. 4-46078 MGM16 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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