Main Sale - June 2010 : Sale A1042 Lot 1709
T. WILD A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 21706,

Product Details

T. WILD
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 21706,
25in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib inscribed 'T. WILD. 17-18. WHITTALL STREET. BIRMINGHAM.' and scroll engraved at the breech-end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, the action and furniture profusely engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a canvas and leather case

Provenance: We are kindly informed by the vendor that this shotgun was built for his father and completed in 1945 as a gift for his 21st birthday.
Estimate £1,000-1,500

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