GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN BY H. BEESLEY OF BIRMINGHAM.H. BEESLEYSxS888412GAMODERN; C&RCal. 12 ga. 2-1/2" Chambers. 28" Bbls have makers name and Loveday Street address on narrow game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham proofs for 2-1/2" chambers. Coin finished boxlock action with automatic safety and dbl triggers is engraved with sprays of scroll within geometric borders. Makers name is on each side. Nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14" over serrated wood butt. Short ejector forend is held to bbls with sliding side bolt through oval steel escutcheons. Bore diameter: left -.730, right - .730. Bore restrictions: left - .033 (full), right - .003 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .031, right - .033. Drop at heel: 2-5/16", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14". CONDITION: Good, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black. Action cleaned to coin finish over scattered pits. Stocks have old oil refinish with numerous marks, checkering worn. Bores are somewhat pitted, especially right bbl toward muzzle. Action is a bit loose with forend removed, tight with forend in place. Ejectors are strong and in time. 52697-3 MGM323 (1,000-1,500)