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Scottish Snap Action Round Body Sidelock Double Shotgun by Mortimer & Son

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Scottish Snap Action Round Body Sidelock Double Shotgun by Mortimer & Son
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serial #6849, 12 ga (2 3/4”), 30” damascus barrels choked cylinder and improved cylinder with a bright near excellent left bore and a mostly bright very good plus right bore that shows a few areas of moderate oxidation about mid-bore. The chambers of this double appear to have been lengthened from their original 2 1/2” and the undersides of the barrels show two sets of nitro reproofs (both Birmingham and London for 2 1/2” shells) along with the original London proofs still visible. The barrels retain about 80-85% of a no doubt older restored plum-brown finish showing some nice swirling damascus patterns throughout. The action has mostly toned to a deep gray patina and showing an old coating of protective lacquer, the triggerguard and lever a deeper blue-gray. The action is embellished in full coverage with nice English filigree scrollwork and maker’s name in riband on the lockplates, the embellishments softened slightly in a few areas but mostly strong. The barrel rib shows faded but mostly legible 86 George St. Edinburgh address and the water table shows Woodward patent 651 stamp. The compact nature of the lockplates also allowed for a round body style of action to be utilized. The checkered walnut buttstock and splinter forend with Anson release show nice figure and remain in very good plus condition as lightly cleaned and refinished showing nicely refreshed flat point checkering, some scattered light dings and the edges of the flats and drop points softened somewhat. Length-of-pull to the checkered butt is 14 1/8” with drops of 1 3/4” and 2 1/2”, the stock also with moderate cast-off. The shotgun is equipped with non-automatic switch-style safety on the upper tang, cocking indicator pins, double triggers, extractor and silver bead front sight. The barrels lock-up solid and mostly on-face showing just a few faint slivers of light in a few areas of breech and standing breech. The action seems to function well mechanically and weight is 6 lbs. 8 1/2 oz. The gun includes a nice quality more modern canvas-covered case with leather appointments and maroon felt lining that remains in very fine condition. The interior bears a facsimile Mortimer label and contains a full complement of attractive accessories. A nice antique double in an interesting configuration. (13C11604-4) {ANTIQUE} (2000/3000)