GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
FINE 28 GAUGE G. E. LEWIS BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE.G.E. LEWISSXS BOXLOCK1690628GAMODERN(1991) Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 28" Dovetailed bbls are engraved "G. E. Lewis & Sons. 63. Price Street. Birmingham" on narrow swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1991 Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers. Case hardened scallop backed boxlock action fitted with single trigger is engraved with rose and scroll and has makers name in gold on sides. Stock is of nicely fiddle figured walnut and measures 14-1/2" over checkered wood butt. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.549, right - .549. Bore restrictions: left - .008 (lt mod), right - .003(IC). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2". Makers canvas case has paper label and is lined in red cloth. CONDITION: Excellent, with only a few light marks, mostly on butt. Bores are excellent. Action is a bit loose at hinge. Bbls are a touch off face; otherwise mechanically fine. Case is excellent. 51814-1 MGM204 (4,000-6,000)