April 27-30, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/28/2021
Ca. 1880. Antique 30" Fine Damascus barreled game gun with game concave rib, dolls head extension, extractors and metal round front bead sight. Rib reads "CENTENNIAL" in banner and "J.P. CLABROUGH & BROS. LONDON FINE DAMASCUS.". Bottom of barrels stamped "NOT FOR BALL". Barrels are choked Full and Skeet. Stocked with dark aged English feather crotch walnut, smooth checkered semi pistol grip (Prince of Wales), drop points, diamond grip shape, shield for crest, engraved steel grip cap and brown checkered butt plate. Matching splinter forend with smooth checkering, scroll engraved iron metal and a steel engraved lift release similar to the Deeley system. Long circular double hammer action is fitted with dolls head catch, double triggers and manual operating top lever. Nicely engraved with vintage English scroll and game scenes. Right lock with 2 birds flying in field while being chased by hunting dog. Left lock with dog stalking 2 flying birds in field. Bottom action covered with scroll. Hammers engraved with scroll and checkered. Trigger guard engraved with border scroll and stag sitting in woods. Gun comes with leather take down carry case. CONDITION: Fair to good. Barrels have lost most of their color about 10% remaining and there is evidence of freckling. Bores are bright with some freckling. Stock has various handling marks and checkering is well worn. Forend has visible indentations to its edges and well worn checkering. Action (hammers and triggers) work well to hand. Leather case needs some TLC. CP
Barrel Wall Thickness
(L) .036 (R) .037
Internal Bore Diameter
(L) .738 (R) .731
Manufacturer
J.P. Clabrough & Bros.