GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
VERY FINE, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION WEBLEY & SCOTT SMALL BORE BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. WEBLEY & SCOTT SXS BOXLOCK 13900 .250-3000 MODERN; C&R Cal. .250-3000. 28" Dovetailed bbl is fitted with quarter rib with square shouldered dolls head extension, hold one standing, four folding leaf express rear sight, with platinum lines, with leaves to 500 yards. Small bead front is in tall ramp. ".250/ 3000 Savage H. P. Cartridge" is engraved on mid rib. Webley & Scott name and Victoria Street London address are on tops of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for .250/ 3000. Importers name and address (Champlin) is stamped on reinforced splinter. Extractor is fitted with spring loaded camming lugs to engage rimless case heads. Case hardened PHV-1 boxlock action features automatic safety, pivoting third fastener, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage well cut shaded scroll. "Webley & Scott Ltd." is on each side of action. Blued floorplate, top lever, and trigger guard are scroll engraved. SN is on trigger guard tang which extends to case hardened and engraved steel grip cap. Lightly streaked and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8" over dark brown leather covered pad, and features flat top point pattern checkering at grip, right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and a sling eye, matching that on bbl, as well as a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8", drop at comb: approx 1-11/16". Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". High quality Abercrombie & Fitch marked leather case with stitched leather corners, has green canvas outer cover with tan leather trim. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and has Webley & Scott black label in lid. Case contains 3-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, snap caps, round brass oil bottle, and invoice from Huey for reconditioning and refitting this case. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue with numerous light marks and scratches, silvering around muzzles, and thinning on sides. Action retains 85 - 90% orig case hardening color which except for some silvering and thinning on fences and around bottom, is quite vivid. Floorplate, top lever and trigger guard retain approx 80% of their orig blue. Stocks retain approx 90% orig finish, grain slightly raised, finish wearing through somewhat at grip and forend from normal hand wear. Checkering is very lightly worn. There are a number of minor marks and scratches in stock finish. Pad is relatively new, leather shows some crazing. Bores are excellent, strong rifling throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Mechanically excellent. Case and outer cover are excellent as completely refitted. Same can be said for interior. Accessories are like new. Small bore British double rifles are quite scarce and desirable, especially in this very highly regarded caliber. 50233-2 MGM282 (15,000-22,500)