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3255
$920.00

C.G. BONEHILL FINE HAMMERLESS DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. SN 1351N. Cal. 12 ga. Fine English Damascus dbl with 30″ fine pattern Damascus bbls choked FULL/IMP-CYL with flat tapered matted rib, sgl bead, Greener crossbolt rib extension, extractor, dbl underbites & dbl triggers. Top of right bbl is engraved “BELMONT INTERCHANGEABLE” and left bbl “FINE DAMASCUS” and it has a patent number on rib extension. Bbl flats show London nitro proofs to 3 tons and is marked 2-1/2″. Chambers measure 2-9/16″. Boxlock receiver has sgl rib around back radius of fences with Greener crossbolt and reinforced sides with vignette engraved “BELMONT INTERCHANGEABLE” on both sides. Mounted with nicely figured English walnut with a checkered, very fancy, horn tipped splinter forearm and Prince of Wales stock with checkered raised teardrop side panels, 14-1/4″ over its orig very fancy pressed horn buttplate. There is a blank silver initial shield on bottom. Bottom tang is engraved “IBIE”. Top tang has a gold rectangle with raised letters “SAFE”. Bore diameter: left – .739, right – .734. Bore restrictions: left – .048, right – .010. Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .034. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9.92 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain all of a very fine professionally restored light brown finish. Receiver retains 50-60% orig case colors, bright in sheltered areas, faded to silver on bottom front. Wood is sound with forearm showing moderate to heavy wear and a dark hand worn patina. Buttstock has light handling & use marks and a small bruise and retains most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-59872 JR280 (2,500-3,500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007
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