Product Details
FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF H.H. THE MAHARAJAH OF BHAVNAGAR
H. CLARKE & SONS
AN IMPRESSIVE 4-BORE PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER HAMMERLESS BOXLOCK SELECTIVE-EJECTOR SINGLE-BARRELLED WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 11285,
36in. bold damascus nitro barrel engraved 'H. CLARKE & SONS. MIDLAND GUN WORKS. LEICESTER.', short sight rib gold-inlaid '2' in a roundel, surrounded by fine acanthus scroll motifs, massive hammerless action with push-forward underlever, carved arcaded fence, removable striker disc, broad topstrap gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, selective ejector system (ejects on firing only), fully engraved with best bold acanthus scrollwork on a matt background and with beaded borders, with 'H. CLARKE & SONS' in a scrolling banner, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/2in. well-figured replacement pistolgrip stock including 1 1/4in. rubber recoil pad, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, outsized sling eyes, fore-end with horn finial and scroll-engraved grip-catch release lever, gold-inlaid '2', weight 14lb. 13oz.
Provenance: For detailed provenance please see the preceding Lot.
Estimate £10,000-15,000