GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
SCARCE MIDLAND GUN COMPANY BOXLOCK HEAVY PROOF PIGEON SHOTGUN. MIDLAND GUN CO SXS PIGEON GUN 112113 12GA MODERN; C&R Cal. 12 ga. 30" Dovetailed bbls with flat file cut rib, engraved with a pigeon at breech end, are engraved "Midland Gun Co Birmingham, England" and "For 3" Paper Cases" on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1936 Birmingham nitro proofs for 3-1/4" chambers, and 2000 re-proofs at 82mm and for 1200 BAR. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety, square crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage varying sized scroll with pigeons on both sides, one in flight on left, and another perching on a branch, on right. There is another standing pigeon on trigger guard bow. SN is on tang. Dense, nicely fiddle figured and marbled European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4" over black leather covered pad. Shaped sunken side panels are checkered. Standard point pattern checkering is at grip. Silver oval engraved "JIG" is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.727, right - .729. Bore restrictions: Teague screw in choke in right barrel to ¾ choke (.030)(full), left barrel original at .040 choke (extra-full). Wall thickness: left - .036, right - .036. Drop at heel: 2-1/16", drop at comb: 1-1/4". Cast slightly off. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/4". A choke tube wrench is included for Teague choke in right barrel. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a professional re-black most likely done at time of re-proof. Action retains approx 60% orig case hardening color. Top lever silvered on thumbpiece. Floorplate and trigger guard retain most of an old re-blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks. Checkering lightly worn. Pad is new. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A great setup for pigeons, ducks, geese and sporting clays. 52186-6 MGM246 (5,000-9,500) W/CHOKE TUBE WRENCH