GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
BEAUTIFUL W.C. SCOTT PREMIER GRADE 16 GA.W.C. SCOTTPREMIER7515916 GaMODERN; C&RCal. 16 Ga. 27" bbls. 2-1/2" chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/FULL. Full length lined rib with steel front bead. Water table marked "THE PREMIER GUN/W.C SCOTT & SON MAKERS". Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. 14" LOP over orig lined horn buttplate, round pistol grip. Splinter forend. Receiver is beautifully and finely engraved with multiple game scenes on both side locks, full coverage scroll engraving throughout. Bottom of frame engraved with a large Ruffed Grouse surrounded by fine scroll and is scalloped. The gun also has side clips which are beautifully deeply engraved in an oak leaf pattern. Top lever and top tang fully scroll engraved, as is trigger guard tang and bow. Curtis style forend button and forend metal fully scroll engraved. Bbl wedges engraved in a light oak leaf pattern. The engraving on this gun could be studied for hours. Weight: 6 lb 2 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain nearly all of a reblued finish with a few minor light exterior pits towards muzzle, breech engraving has been buffed. Receiver has turned gray, engraving still fairly sharp. Trigger guard is gray with no finish remaining. Checkering slightly worn. Nicely restored stock with numerous light dents and scratches, particularly on right side. Forend wood and checkering is good. Mechanics are fine, ejectors are slightly out of time but otherwise excellent. Bores have been cleaned with scattered frosting. This is really a beautiful high art Scott shotgun. 49272-1 JSL75 (3,000-5,000)