Product Details
WATSON BROS.
A 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7001,
27in. nitro reproved barrels, rib engraved 'WATSON BROS. 29 OLD BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, right wall at 19, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, later double triggers, the action, lockplates and furniture finely carved in relief with art nouveau foliate scrollwork on a matted background, the underside with 'WATSON'S PATENT ONE TRIGGER', 15 1/2in. highly-figured replacement stock, weight 5lb. 13oz., in its leather case
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1905 with 27in. barrels. The original stocking work was carried out by Ebeneezer Hands and the cost of the gun was 30 pounds
The engraving style possibly indicates Harry Kell
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Estimate £9,000-12,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act