May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/9/2024
Circa 1910. 28" chain Damascus barrels with single brass bead sight and rib marked "DAMASCUS STEEL MFGD BY THE MERIDEN FIRE ARMS CO. MERIDEN, CT. U.S.A. PAT'D. JY. 9, 1907". Barrel flats marked with serial number, renumbered to match, likely by the factory and "3" grade. Fitted with automatic ejector and double triggers. Case hardened frame nicely engraved with fine scroll and 4 game birds on the underside. Side plates engraved "The AJ Aubrey" with further scroll and flying fowl. Checkered walnut splinter forend. Nicely checkered pistol grip stock with hard rubber grip cap and serrated butt plate. Housed in a light brown leather wrapped case. CONDITION: Very good for its age. Strong Damascus pattern displayed on the barrels with some mild wear. Likewise strong case colors present on frame, the underside staring to silver. Butt has been cleaned and reoiled, some scattered marks throughout. Good, bright bores. Fine mechanics. Case has some expected wear. A very nice example.
Barrel Wall Thickness
(L) .025 (R) .025
Manufacturer
Meriden Firearms Co