GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE AND EXQUISITELY MADE DAVENPORT HAND-HELD SINGLE BBL SHOTGUN (AOW). W.H. DAVENPORT ARMS SxS AOW IRS 2028 12GA MODERN; NFA; C&R Cal. 12 ga. Bbl length 15". Absolutely exquisite manufacture Davenport Arms Co. of Norwich, CT. of a single bbl shotgun made to cater to the market which was buying handy-guns and auto-burglar guns. Marked with company name with decorative scroll on left side of color case hardened receiver and manufacturer's markings on top of bbl. One can also see patent markings at 7 o'clock position on bbl when open. Externally visible serial numbers are matching. Original serial number "4 1902" inside trigger guard, and partially visible on left side of trigger, and also is on underside of bbl (visible when bbl removed). IRS registration number tastefully applied inside channel of receiver and concealed left side of barrel where not visible when gun is assembled. Interesting take-down cross pin on right side of receiver, which is removable by flipping up a trap (key) door and then rotating it counter-clockwise. Under side of bbl, underneath forearm, marked with "G". Wood and checkering with hard rubber capped pistol grip of a quality worthy of the finest sporting shotgun. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF Form 3 or 4 as Curio and Relic eligible, as an "Any Other Weapon" with a $5 transfer tax for a Form 4. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance very fine with over 95% original lustrous blue finish with a slight blemish on left side of bbl at midpoint of manufacturer's address. Case coloring also very fine, with vivid colors fading to gray metal on trap door, right side. Wood also very fine with some light handling marks and a slight nick to the pistol grip cap. Mechanics are crisp, to include the auto ejector. Bore is very fine, bright and brilliant, showing very little if any use. Although the Davenport Arms Co. generally made straightforward, basic firearms, this particular specimen demonstrates the company had the ability to make a gun as fine as anything made in America in the early 20th century. Perhaps it was a presentation piece to a top company executive, but for whatever reason, it is an absolutely stellar example of early 20th century American gun making. 52491-1 jwk97 (7,000-12,000)