December 16, 17, & 18, 2020 Field & Range Firearms
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Extremely large 8 gauge single barrel shotgun made by "Adams & Co. Finsbury Place, South London" circa the late 19th century. These guns were often used by market hunters in the 1880's and 1890's. 36" Damascus smoothbore shotgun with bead front sight and flat topped breech and marked on top of barrel "ADAM"S & CO. 9 FINSBURY PLACE SOUTH LONDON". Case hardened under lever frame with "ADAMS & CO." marked back action lock with single trigger control. Walnut "English Straight Grip" checkered stock with hooked leather covered recoil pad. Walnut checkered splinter forearm with keyed attachment and horn forearm cap. CONDITION: Barrel turning to a brown patina with 40% fading case colors on action. Wood has traces of original finish with small dings and gouges in buttstock. Checkering is worn but still pronounced. Good bore and mechanics. DLM

Item Dimensions: 54"
Name
Value
Barrel Length
36"
FFL Status
Antique
Gauge
8 Bore
Manufacturer
Adams
Model
Underlever
Serial Number
12365
(A) ADAMS 8 BORE UNDERLEVER SINGLE BARREL SHOTGUN.
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Current Bidding
Minimum Bid: $600.00
Final prices include buyers premium: $2,394.00
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Number Bids: 13
Auction closed on Friday, December 18, 2020.
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