Product Details
W. & C. SCOTT & SON.
A 12-BORE 1878 PATENT 'THE PREMIERE QUALITY' BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 36279,
original damascus barrel rib engraved 'W.& C. SCOTT & SON. PATENT TRIPLEX LEVER GRIP. 'THE PREMIERE QUALITY'. 10 GT. CASTLE STREET. REGENT CIRCUS. LONDON.',
27in. replacement nitro reproved barrels (in 2009), rib engraved 'NEW BARRELS BY W.P. JONES. 25 WHITTALL ST. BIRMINGHAM. WINNER AT THE "FIELD" GUN TRIALS. LONDON.' 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, W. & M. Scott and T. Baker patent treble-grip barrel-cocking hammerless action, patent no. 761 of 1878, use number 1066, with 1875 patent 'Triplex' grip, incorporating W.& C. Scott patent automatic block safety, Scott patent crystal cocking-indicators, patent no. 3223 of 1875, Scott patent gas check system, patent no. 617 of 1882, use number 2033, Needham & Hinton patent intercepting sears, patent no. 706 of 1879, fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of woodcock, partridge, pheasant and duck, the underside with heron, the triggerguard with a bird of prey, brushed bright finish overall, lockplate screws replacements, 14 1/4in. highly-figured semi-pistolgrip stock with horn buttplate, gold escutcheon engraved 'P.D.C. 1893', fore-end with Scott 1873 patent 'key' release catch, some light damage, weight 7lb.
Other Notes: The original damascus barrels are available for sleeving purposes but will only be released cut in the approved manner as per Proof House guidelines. This applies to all buyers regardless of licence held or country of destination.
Estimate £1,000-1,500
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