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''Premier Quality'' SxS Back Action Shotgun,

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
''Premier Quality'' SxS Back Action Shotgun,
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
W.& C. Scott & Son ''Premier Quality'' Side-by-Side Back Action Shotgun, #29334, 10 ga., 2-7/8'' chs., 30'' browned Damascus twist barrels with 7/16'' concave matted rib and front silver bead; chokes measure approx. IM./IC., with a top fastener and extractor; London barrel address with London proofmarks. Case-colored action has very fine full-coverage scroll engraving with extended lower tang, double triggers, crystal cocking indicators and top-tang automatic safety. French walnut pistol-grip stock and splinter forend have a thin varnish with 20 line-per-inch checkering and narrow drop points; toe line has a vacant gold oval. Carved horn pistol grip cap and buttplate are finely engraved and checkered. Length of pull is 13-5/8 '', drop at comb is 2-3/8'', drop at heel is 3-1/2'', weight is 8-5/8 lbs. Mfg'd ca. 1881. Condition is very good. Action surfaces have very light wear; case-colors on the frame are buffed to silver-gray with a few traces of color remaining, barrel brown is 40%. Stock has a light refinish with a few handling marks. Action is tight, bores are bright action with a few rust spots at the muzzles. Est.: $2,000-$3,000. (Antique)