Main Sale December 2009 : Sale A1034 Lot 1438
HENRY ATKIN A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1919,

Product Details

** HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1919,
28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, rib gold-inlaid '1' and engraved 'HENRY ATKIN (FROM PURDEYS) 88. JERMYN ST. LONDON. S.W.', some pitting, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with beaded borders, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 7/8in. highly-figured stock including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 10oz. The makers have kindly confirmed that this shotguns was completed in 1908 with 28in. barrels for The Hon. H. Coventry.
Estimate £3,000-5,000

THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.

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