Product Details
WATSON BROS.
A FINE 20-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 20095,
29in. nitro barrels with 6mm solid raised matt top-rib, side-ribs, over barrel engraved 'WATSON BROS. 39.REDCROSS WAY. LONDON BRIDGE. ENGLAND.' and with bold scrollwork at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, hold-open toplever finely pierced with a rose, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, fences finely carved in relief with a rose on a matted background, the action, lockplates and furniture fully engraved with best bold acanthus scrolls, bright finish overall, the serial number inlaid in gold on the triggerguard tang, 15 1/2in. very highly-figured stock with Prince of Wales grip, weight 6lb. 5oz.
The gun was completed circa 2000.
Estimate £28,000-32,000
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