September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
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Circa 1878. A British made smooth bore game shotgun with 34” blacked dovetail steel barrels. Barrels are fit with extractors and a smooth concave tapering rib. Rib with round front bead sight and dolls head extension. Rib reads "J.V. NEEDHAM. 20 A TEMPLE ST. BIRMINGHAM". Bottom of barrels marked with serial number along side forward lump. Barrels also marked "NOT FOR BALL", "J.V. NEEDHAM", "9B", "10M", and with proofs. Gray patina hammered action with rebounding locks, third fastener, and top lever. Metal with light border scroll and lock engraved "J.V. NEEDHAM". Action built with double triggers. Brown stock with straight built with checkered round knob pistol grip and finished by a large rubber orange buttpad. Large snap splinter forend with matched checkering has case hardened iron metal. Gun comes in large older canvas case. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels are excellent with light handling marks and bores are excellent. Action is sound and with faded case colors. Stock and forend both excellent with light handling marks. PROVENANCE: Cal Pappas Collection
Name
Value
Accessories
Case
Barrel Length
34"
Chamber
3"
Choke
(BOTH) .012
Drop at Comb
2"
Drop at Heel
3 - 1/4"
FFL Status
Antique
Gauge
10 Bore
Internal Bore Diameter
(L) .925 (R) .929
Length of Pull
15"
Manufacturer
J.V. Needham
Model
SLE SxS
Weight
13 lbs 15 oz
Serial Number
6085
(A) J.V. NEEDHAM 10 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN
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Current Bidding
Minimum Bid: $750.00
Final prices include buyers premium:
Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000
Number Bids: 9
Auction closed on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
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