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British Sidelock Double Ejectorgun by J. Venables and Son of Oxford

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British Sidelock Double Ejectorgun by J. Venables and Son of Oxford
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serial #5836, 12 ga., 28" barrels choked improved cylinder and improved modified and with bright excellent bores. This shotgun was made in Oxford which is located between London and Birmingham and was proofed in Birmingham. Originally proofed with 2 1/2" chambers for a 1 1/8 oz. load, the gun shows modern proofs showing the chambers at 70mm (2 3/4") and pressures at 850 BAR. The action and locks show full coverage, very nicely executed, rose and scroll engraving with makers name "J. VENABLES & SON" in riband on either side. The top rib is engraved "J. VENABLES & SON ST. ALDATES, OXFORD" and the barrel, forend and top lever are all engraved with the numeral "1" indicating that this was originally part of a set. The gun is overall about as-new and appears to be a full London refinish. The barrels show a minimum wall thickness of about .026" with most areas measuring at .030" or higher. The gun weighs a tad under 6 1/2 lbs. and points nicely with a 14 7/8" length of pull over a thin leather covered recoil pad and having drops of 1 1/2" and 2". The section of the under rib closest to the action is Connecticut Shotgun importer marked. The ejectors are robust and in-time and the gun locks up tight and on-face. This double is ready to go afield. (1C11778-13) {C&R} (4000/6000)