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Fine Antique Percussion SxS Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Fine Antique Percussion SxS Shotgun
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Fine Antique Percussion Side-by-Side Shotgun, marked ''Smith'', NVSN, 12 ga., 27'' Fine Twist steel barrels marked ''Darby'' to bottom portion, with two gold bands to barrel plug at rib; back locks show border and floral spray engraving, both marked ''Smith''; dolphin-head hammers are similarly adorned; triggerguard with game scenes and pineapple terminus; straight checkered walnut stock, with nickel silver-tipped ebony ramrod. Condition is about excellent showing just minor use during its working life, with nice pattern to barrel. Some losses to finish on sideplates and hammers, but no repairs. Triggerguard retains approx. 20% of its original blue, mostly in protected areas. Stock with very sharp checkering and nicely crazed original varnish. Action is good, bores are bright. Est.: $600-$800. (Antique)