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ENGLISH WILKES SIDELOCK SXS SHOTGUN.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
ENGLISH WILKES SIDELOCK SXS SHOTGUN.
Cal. 12 Ga., 2 1/2". S# 600. The Damascus 30" barrels show on water tables older Birmingham proofs along side newer Birmingham Nitro proofs for 2 1/2" shells. concave matted rib with address & brass front bead. Receiver & locks have generous coverage of acanthus scroll engraving that extends to the triggerguard bow. Action features double triggers, extractors & auto-safety. Splinter forearm with segmented checkering. English straight grip stock with wrap around point pattern checkering. German silver shield plate on toeline punch dot "DS". LOP: 13" to horn buttplate with dog scene. DAC: 1 3/4". DAH: 2 1/2". CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 6 lbs., 7.4 oz. BORE DIAMETERS: R - .731", L - .723". CHOKE CONSTRICTIONS: R - .005", L - .004". MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS: R - .024", L - .026". CONDITION: barrels have good Damascus pattern having gray patina appearance with scattered spots of oxidation. Action has light case colors on interior portions; balance a gray patina showing patina & areas of worn engravings & marks. Fair worn forearm with chips along barrel channels & areas of worn checkering. Forearm iron has replacement screws. Fair buttstock with 1.5" piece of wood missing from top left above lock along with worn checkering, mildew spots, & deep gouges. Shiny bores with pitting near muzzles. (01-25337/MD). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.