GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
LOVELY LITTLE 28 BORE HAMMER GUN BY WATSON BROTHERS WITH CASE.WATSONSXS460628 GA(ca 1892) Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 24" Damascus bbls are engraved "Watson Bros 4 Pall Mall. London." on concave game rib with dolls head extension. Bbl flats are stamped with an assortment of proofs, the latest being 2014 London re-proofs for 2-3/4" chambers. Case hardened, top lever action has nicely filed fences and beads, and is fitted with bar type back locks having rebounding round bodied serpentine hammers with tall spurs. Action is engraved with near full coverage very well cut medium scroll with floral and rose bouquet highlights. "Watson Bros" is on riband at the front of each lockplate. Blued trigger guard engraved en suite with action, has SN at grip. Well marbled and quilted figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over brown leather covered pad. Stock features classic point pattern checkering and drop points. Matching splinter forend has spring friction release marked "W. ANSON PATENT". Bore diameter: left -.551, right - .550. Bore restrictions: left - .027 (full), right - .024 (full). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .032. Drop at heel: 1-3/4", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Weight: 4 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". Old brown canvas case with leather trim is lined in burgundy cloth, and has reproduction Watson label in lid. Case contains some old cleaning equipment and a small round pewter oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes with specifications and description, more detailed than what we usually provide. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done re-brown with fine definition to pattern. Action and lockplates retain approx half of their orig case hardening color. Renewed charcoal blue of top lever and trigger guard, as well as fire blue of firing pin, nipples, and triggers, are excellent. Stock retains essentially all of a well done hand rubbed oil finish, sharp edges and drop points somewhat rounded. Checkering re-cut. Pad is new. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are excellent. Case exterior is fine, rubbed corners renewed. New straps are excellent. Old handle is fine. Renewed interior cloth is excellent, as is label. Accessories are good. A light and snappy little gun, which should be lots of fun on quail and woodcock. 50240-1 MGM270 (9,500-12,500)