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Fine British Sidelock Double Ejectorgun by W.P. Jones

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Fine British Sidelock Double Ejectorgun by W.P. Jones
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serial #16040, 12 ga (2 1/2''), 28'' barrels choked improved cylinder and improved modified with bright near excellent bores. The barrels of this fine double retain about 96-97% nice quality re-blacking showing a few sparsely scattered light handling marks and small spots thinning under bright light. Originally made circa 1934, this gun shows later Birmingham re-proofs along the undersides of the barrels along with a discreet Connecticut Shotgun import mark. The nicely matted barrel rib shows gold ''1'' at the rear and retains strong maker markings and 25 Whittall St. Birmingham address along with callout for ''Winner at the Field Trials of 12, 16 & 20 Bore Guns. London''. The action and lockplates retain 99% excellent restored case-hardened colors that remain rich and vibrant throughout, embellished in near full coverage with fine English rose and filigree scrollwork, the lockplates both also maker-marked and their pins contrasting between polished bright and nice fire blue. The top lever and triggerguard show 99% quality restored blue, the top lever also with gold inlaid ''1'' and maker's name and the triggerguard with a nice game dog scene along the bow. The triggers and safety show brilliant fire blue and the upper tang has ''SAFE'' in gold. The checkered French walnut buttstock and splinter forend remain in excellent condition as nicely refinished showing just a few sparse handling marks and the fine checkering with mullered borders remaining strong throughout. The edges of the drop points are slightly softened but mostly intact, there is an un-engraved monogram plate along the toe line and the wood exhibits some lovely grain figure throughout. Length-of-pull to the grooved horn buttplate is 14 3/8'' with drops of 1 1/2'' and 2'' and the stock shows a hint of cast-off. The gun is equipped with double triggers, automatic safety and silver bead front sight and the barrels lock-up solid on-face via dual under-bites and top lever resting about center. Weight is just a touch over 6 lbs. and the action seems to function well mechanically with robust in-time ejectors. This is a lovely lightweight and quick-handling 12 bore. (13D11778-15) {C&R} (3500/5000)