(A) 10 BORE JAMES BOTT & SON DANGEROUS GAME HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

10 Bore with 3 - 1/2" chambers and .815 groove diameter. 11 broad grooves. Steel barrels are engraved “James Bott & Son (Tiger Works) Steel House Lane. Birmingham” on full length flat matted rib, with dolls head extension. Rib is mounted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear, and silver bead front sights. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs, bottoms of barrels with provisional proofs, and bottom of left barrel with “A & T” (well known barrel makers to the trade, Adams and Tate). A large sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened round bodied Jones underlever action has well filed fences. Back action peninsula rebounding locks are fitted with high spurred hammers. Locks and action have geometric and scroll border engraving. “James Bott & Son” is on the tail of each lockplate. Lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/2" over Silver type pad. A vacant silver oval is on toe line, along with a large sling eye matching that on barrel. Matching splinter forend has horn tip and Deeley release. Weight: 14 lbs. 3 oz. Old leather case with riveted-on brass corners is lined in green cloth, and has what appears to be original James Bott & Son label on lid, along with instructions for cleaning rifle after shooting. Case contains 3-piece rosewood BGI type cleaning rod, and an unmarked round oil bottle. Also included are 5 loaded brass cartridges with Parker Bros head stamps. Although cartridges appear very nicely made they should be considered for components only. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Barrels retain 90%+ of an old reblue over numerous light marks and pitting, slightly silvered at muzzles. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of what appears to be original case hardening color. Stocks retain nearly all of a rubbed oil finish over many light and heavy marks. Checkering does not appear to have been re-cut at grip, possibly deepened on forend. Pad is a well done replacement. Hammers appear to be replaced, but fit well. Hammer screws are new. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout with sharp rifling. Locks are crisp. Action is tight. Case leather is dark with many old rubs and marks. Interior cloth replaced, and interior reconfigured. Cleaning rod is good. Oil bottle appears new, as do cartridges. A good handling, big bore, dangerous game rifle.

Name

Value

Accessories

Case, Ammo

Barrel Length

22"

Caliber/Bore

10 Bore

Drop at Comb

1 - 3/4"

Drop at Heel

2 - 1/4"