GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
20 GAUGE W. AND C. SCOTT "PREMIER" HAMMERLESS GAME SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.W.C. SCOTTSxS4614220 GAO&L, CASE(ca. 1891) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 28" and 26" Bbls. 28" Bbls with raised flat file cut rib and clover leaf extension are engraved "Sleeved by I. M. Cruddington. Bath. England." on tops. Bbl flats show London nitro proofs for 1986 over older London proofs. New proofs are at .626 for 2-3/4" chambers and are stamped "Sleeved". Bottom of right bbl is stamped "I M C" and with SN. 26" Bbls have flat raised file cut rib engraved "Paul Jaeger - Jenkintown" and "Kal. 20/70 - 20/70" in uncut rectangles. Bbl flats have Ferlach proofs for 1973. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Ferlach proofs, "20/70", and "Bohler. Blitz Stahl". Bottom of right bbl is stamped with SN, "J W" in oval, and "K". Bottom rib is engraved "Made in Austria". Action flats are stamped with various English and Austrian proofs, SN, patent information, and "The Premier Gun", "W & C Scott & Son Makers", "Patent Action", along with the Scott castle logo. Case hardened Perkes patent hammerless sidelock action features automatic safety ("Safe" is relief engraved), pivoting third fastener, crystal indicators, patent gas checks, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are beautifully engraved with very finely cut shaded scroll surrounding vignettes of game birds: Gaggle of geese in marsh setting on bottom of action; pair of swimming ducks on front portion of left lockplate; single standing duck on shore at rear. Right lockplate has an unidentifiable pair of game birds at front and larger single bird at rear. Bottom of action is engraved "W & C. Scott & Son Patent Block Safety Hammerless". Both lockplates are engraved "Patent Crystal Indicator" in an arc under the indicator. Rear of top tang is turned to the right. Very nicely marbled European walnut "Prince of Wales" grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, and 24 LPI point pattern checkering with line border. There is a gold oval on toe line engraved with monogram "W. C." and "de L". Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Sleeved 28" Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.625, right -.625. Bore restrictions: left -.014 (mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-3/4", drop at comb: 1-11/16". Weight: 5 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-1/4". New 26" Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.624, right -.625. Bore restrictions: left -.005 (IC), right -.003 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.027. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. Old oak and leather case with brass corners is embossed "W. O. Gay Boston" on lid. Interior is lined in red cloth, and has black W. and C Scott leather label. Included is a round oil bottle, and a key and case straps in covered compartment. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of their blue, but are slightly silvered at muzzles and breeches. Action retains 40-50% original case color. Left lockplate retains 80-90% color, right plate 50-60%. Trigger guard and top lever retain a majority of their re-blue, but are considerably silvered at thumbpiece and grip. Stock retains most of an old oil finish with numerous light marks from handling and use. Checkering is slightly worn. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Case leather has darkened and has been stabilized, with numerous marks and scuffs. Straps are new replacement. Original handle is good. New interior is excellent. 52007-1 MGM45 (6,000-8,000)