Product Details
THOMAS TURNER & SONS
A FINE THOMAS-ENGRAVED 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1979,
28in. nitro barrels deeply carved with acanthus at the breech ends, rib engraved 'THOS. TURNER & SONS, 21, WHITLEY ST., READING, ENGLAND', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, scroll-back stepped action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fully engraved with bold stylised acanthus scrollwork, the underside with a cartouche inscribed 'THOMAS TURNER & SONS. ENGLAND', the triggerplate signed 'K. THOMAS. ENG.', retaining much original colour-hardening and traces of finish, the triggerguard tang gold-inlaid with the serial number, 15 1/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip-cap, weight 6lb. 11oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was the very last they produced. It was built to a special commission and was completed with 28in. barrels in 1979.
Estimate £3,000-5,000
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