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Cased British Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

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Cased British Boxlock Double Ejectorgun
serial #62205, 12 ga (2 1/2”), 30” barrels choked about improved cylinder and full with mostly bright very good bores showing a few areas of light pitting, a few spots perhaps more moderate in the right barrel for a few inches about mid-bore. The barrels retain perhaps 80-85% original rust blue appearing stronger under ambient light that shows some overall mild fading and thinning to gray-brown patina along with some other scattered handling marks. Barrels are not marked as to any maker and show Birmingham nitro-proofs for 2 1/2” shells 1 1/8 oz. load. The action has mostly toned to a silvery gray case-hardened patina with some areas of gray-brown and a bit of oxidation speckling here and there, retaining some streaks of vibrant case-hardened colors in the protected areas. The action is embellished in near full coverage with fine quality English filigree scrollwork and nicely detailed game scenes with two dogs on the right and four pheasant on the left. The upper tang shows “SAFE” inlaid in silver and there are some remnants of original bright blue lurking about the protected areas of the small action parts. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and splinter forend with push-button release remain in very good condition showing honest wear overall with the checkering rather worn, scattered light dings and the buttstock with a few thin grain cracks from drying, mostly along the left side butt though they are mostly unobtrusive and very minor. There is a tiny chip at the toe and the sides of the butt show some nice figure. Stock features an un-engraved silver monogram plate along the toe line and checkered horn buttplate that rates about very good plus. Stock shows a little cast-off, and length-of-pull is 14” with drops of 1 3/4” and 2 1/2”. The arm is sighted with single German silver bead and the barrels lock up tight on-face with top lever resting a little right of center. Shotgun features automatic safety and lock-up is by dual under-bites and hidden third fastener and the action seems to function well mechanically with robust ejectors. Minimum wall thicknesses measured are about 0.029”-0.030” and weight is 6 lb. 14 1/2 oz. The arm includes an original leatherbound hard case with Thomas Johnson & Son interior label that remains in very good condition showing some overall light staining and scuffing, part of the left strap with buckle had detached but the piece is included. The case contains some vintage cleaning accessories, a key and three-piece rosewood cleaning rod, and was apparently intended for a two-barrel set. A very respectable Birmingham trade gun. (11739-50) {C&R} (1500/2000)