EARLY CHARLES DALY DIAMOND GRADE BOXLOCK GAME GUN.

EARLY CHARLES DALY DIAMOND GRADE BOXLOCK GAME GUN. SN 3643. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28″ Damascus bbls have exceptional pattern, being similar to Bernard steel. Matted top rib with dolls head extension is engraved “CHARLES DALY EXTRA FINE DAMASCUS BARRELS DIAMOND QUALITY” in unmatted portion. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, and bottoms of bbls with crowned crossed pistol proofs. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (“Safe” inlaid in gold), pin type cocking indicators, intercepting sears, and double triggers. Breechface is stamped “ANSON & DEELEY BREVETE 2359”. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut medium shaded open scroll, in semi relief. “CHARLES DALY” is in ribands on each side of action. Scroll engraved trigger plate has pointing dog in open meadow within an oval. A pair of fowl are on bottom front of action. A fox is nicely rendered on trigger guard bow. SN is on tang. Marbled and nicely figured European walnut semi pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over checkered horn buttplate. Stock features standard point pattern checkering, checkered side panels and drop points. Matching splinter forend has horn tip and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.717, right -.719. Bore restrictions: left -.000, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 5 lbs. 13 oz, LOP 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls cleaned to mostly mottled silver overall, traces of orig finish in protected areas. Action is mostly silver gray to brown with traces of orig color. Stocks retain considerable amount of what appears to be orig varnish with considerable flaking and loss, and numerous marks and scratches. Checkering shows some slight wear, and is somewhat filled with grime. Buttplate has considerable moth damage. Bores are pitted, with evidence of one or two raised dents (given wall thickness and tightness of bores, back boring to remove pitting and leaving some choke is a distinct possibility). Action is tight. Bbls are on face. An “as found” lightweight classic. 4-46272 MGM5 (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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	2450	$2,875.00	EARLY CHARLES DALY DIAMOND GRADE BOXLOCK GAME GUN. SN 3643. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28″ Damascus bbls have exceptional pattern, being similar to Bernard steel. Matted top rib with dolls head extension is engraved “CHARLES DALY EXTRA FINE DAMASCUS BARRELS DIAMOND QUALITY” in unmatted portion. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, and bottoms of bbls with crowned crossed pistol proofs. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (“Safe” inlaid in gold), pin type cocking indicators, intercepting sears, and double triggers. Breechface is stamped “ANSON & DEELEY BREVETE 2359”. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut medium shaded open scroll, in semi relief. “CHARLES DALY” is in ribands on each side of action. Scroll engraved trigger plate has pointing dog in open meadow within an oval. A pair of fowl are on bottom front of action. A fox is nicely rendered on trigger guard bow. SN is on tang. Marbled and nicely figured European walnut semi pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over checkered horn buttplate. Stock features standard point pattern checkering, checkered side panels and drop points. Matching splinter forend has horn tip and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.717, right -.719. Bore restrictions: left -.000, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 5 lbs. 13 oz, LOP 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls cleaned to mostly mottled silver overall, traces of orig finish in protected areas. Action is mostly silver gray to brown with traces of orig color. Stocks retain considerable amount of what appears to be orig varnish with considerable flaking and loss, and numerous marks and scratches. Checkering shows some slight wear, and is somewhat filled with grime. Buttplate has considerable moth damage. Bores are pitted, with evidence of one or two raised dents (given wall thickness and tightness of bores, back boring to remove pitting and leaving some choke is a distinct possibility). Action is tight. Bbls are on face. An “as found” lightweight classic. 4-46272 MGM5 (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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