Product Details
WATSON BROS.
A 28-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7136,
28in. nitro damascus barrels (right bore measurement marginal), the rib engraved 'WATSON. BROs. 29. OLD BOND ST. LONDON. W.' and gold-inlaid '2' at the breech end with a flash of scroll engraving, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, carved stylised acanthus fences, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with silver-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 13 3/4in. figured stock including 3/4in. wooden extension, weight 5lb. 5oz., in a canvas and leather case
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was completed in late 1907 or early '08 at a cost of £16.
Estimate £5,000-7,000
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