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J.B. Clabrough Hammer SXS 12 Ga. NVSN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,600.00 USD
J.B. Clabrough Hammer SXS 12 Ga. NVSN
1867 dated case Clabrough percussion shotgun with "J.P. Clabrough San Franscisco. Laminated Steel" on rib, no serial number. A renowned Birmingham gun-making firm, which was in operation both in England and in California. The Damascus barrels are 32" with a 14" LOP. Both locks are engraved J P Clabrough. Limited engraved with English scroll on the locks, frame and trigger guard.. The side locks are nicely engraved and both hammers are engraved and match. As to condition, the barrels show a nice even gray/ brown Damascus pattern. The bores look good with typical black powder frosting, some light surface rust which should clean up.. 12 GA un-choked barrels. Side locks show mostly grey coloring. Straight wrist stock, & forearm are checkered, steel buttplate, wood is very good with nice grain, cleaning rod, double triggers, two cock hammer action is crisp/tight. From the Lawrence P. Shelton collection, who authored the book "J.P. Clabrough, Birmingham Gunmaker" Comes in a very nice vintage wood case with brass fittings, green felt lined, containing a vintage brown leather powder flask embossed with Royal Coat of Arms with "London" under it. Brass fittings. NRA Condition-Very Good. Antique Firearm.