May 28 & 29, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/29/2020
Proofed in 1970, and made for our consignor, this three barrel set, with single forend features low profile matted ventilated rib with small white mid and front beads. Breech ends of barrels with gold Roman numerals, sides of barrels are nicely engine turned and barrel flats with maker info and proof data. Single forend with light finger grooves on sides is checkered in point pattern, has a small blued scroll engraved Deeley release and and engraved blued iron. The full sidelock action with crossbolt locking mechanism is engraved in near full coverage scroll and geometric pattern with floral accents. Bottom of action with makers name at front. Made with gold plated non selective trigger, auto ejectors, and non-auto safety. Blued and pierced top tang with gold inlaid crown and gold inlaid "S" in front of the blued safety. The blued trigger guard is finely scroll engraved with initials "JEB" inlaid in gold at bow, and serial number engraved at tang. The flat knob pistol grip buttstock is checkered in two point pattern through the wrist, has small Monte Carlo towards butt, and is checkered. Housed in a fine brown leather with oak trim case that has brass appointments and green felt interior. CONDITION: Extremely fine as lightly field used. Retains more than 97% original finish to both wood and metal parts. There are a few light handling marks throughout, but very much a near mint gun. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Case is excellent with minor rubs and impressions in fabric. JSL
Accessories
Case with accessories
Barrel Length
(A&B) 26" (C) 29 - 1/4"
Barrel Wall Thickness
(A) (O) .038 (U) .035 (B) (O) .036 (U) .033 (C) (O) .028 (U) .027
Choke
(A) (O) .040 (U) .012 (B) (O) .003 (U) .011 (C) (O) .049 (U) .035
Drop at Heel
1 - 9/16", 2 - 3/4" at back of MC
Internal Bore Diameter
(A) (O) .720 (U).724 (B) (O) .720 (U) .726 (C) (O) .726 (U) .724