April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/12/2023
English external hammer shotgun made by Joseph Smith, Loveday Street, Birmingham. Damascus laminated steel 30" barrels with Smith's Patent marked concave smooth rib, extractors, and forward facing side opening lever. Case hardened locks, hammers, and trigger guard, fit with double triggers. Unique hinge pin takedown system. Figured walnut checkered English grip stock with blued steel furniture and matching checkered walnut forearm with screw fastener. CONDITION: Barrels have been cleaned exposing very nice Damascus pattern with some small barrel dings. Action has traces of original case colors with balance fading to a silvery finish. Wood has been lightly cleaned with traces of hand rubbed finish. Small rub marks near buttplate. Good bores with excellent mechanics. A unique English double. DLM