GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
W. AND C. SCOTT 8 BORE HAMMER SHOTGUN.W.C. SCOTTSXS HAMMER169398(ca 1873) Cal. 8 bore. 3" Chambers. 32" Blued Damascus bbls are black powder proofed. Jones under lever action is fitted with non-rebounding bar locks, with nicely filed serpentine hammers. Action is engraved with varying sized scroll and with bird dog on left lock and flying duck on right. Lightly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over steel buttplate. Matching splinter forend has sliding bolt fastener. Bore diameter: left -.830, right - .846. Bore restrictions: left - .000 (cyl), right - .000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left - .040, right - .045. Drop at heel: 2-3/4", drop at comb: 1-3/4". Weight: 10 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls have nearly all of re-blue. Action and locks have traces of orig color, strong on locks where protected. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with oil rubbed in. Right bore is good with light pitting, left bore very fine, lightly frosted. Action is tight. Locks are fine. 52372-8 MGM207 (5,000-7,000)