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English Perc. Single Shot Shotgun, by Pritchard

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:NA
English Perc. Single Shot Shotgun, by Pritchard
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
English Percussion Single Shot Shotgun, by Pritchard & Son, London, #5126, 10 ga., 28-1/2'' fine Damascus steel browned barrel with open choke, originally with case hardened frame, underlever and backlock; straight grip checkered walnut stock with cheek cove and horn-tipped forend; wooden butt is checkered with toe and heel ensconced in hand-cut and decorated case hardened steel. Condition is near fine. Browned barrel has thinned back to reveal the Damascus detail, with nicely engraved banknote scroll just forward the chamber area; similarly adorned frame and lever have gone mostly bright. Hammer and backlock show excellent detail and maker's name. Stock with mild flattening to checks and light scuffs and scratches for its age. Action is good; bore shows light pitting just forward the chamber area, but is otherwise fine and smooth. Est.: $1,200-$1,800. (Antique)