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John Krider Philadelphia Breechloading Thumb Break Double Hammergun

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John Krider Philadelphia Breechloading Thumb Break Double Hammergun
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12 ga., 31" barrels with about good bores being mostly bright but having a couple areas of moderate pitting. The barrels are engraved on top of rib "JOHN KRIDER PHILADELPHIA". Each lock shows wonderful rope style border engraving with areas of light tasteful scroll with "JOHN KRIDER" on forward section of each lock. The barrels show a single partial proof and "18.4" on flats which lead us to believe that they are probably Belgian made. The action shows no proofs of any kind and features the thumb break action used by Purdey with pivoting lever in the front bow of the triggerguard. The barrels show an even mix of original brown finish and a gray brown patina with strong damascus pattern their entire length. The action and locks show about 75% faded original color case-hardened finish blending with a smooth gray brown patina where finish is missing. The locks are very crisp and function properly. The checkered straight grip buttstock and forend are of beautifully figured fiddleback crotch walnut and rate excellent with crisp edges, nice dropper points and sharp checkering. The forend is short measuring only 6" in length and the stocks show about 95% original oil finish. The smooth steel shotgun buttplate is cleaned to a light gray patina and provides a 14 1/4" length of pull. The gun remains tight and on-face. The quality of Krider's work is legendary and this shotgun exudes that craftsmanship. (1D11739-116) {ANTIQUE} (2000/4000)