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W. C. SCOTT CHATSWORTH MATCHED PAIR SIDEPLATED

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD
W. C. SCOTT CHATSWORTH MATCHED PAIR SIDEPLATED
SHOTGUNS. Both cals. 12 ga. 2 3/4". Both bbls. 28" w/ sunken concave ribs. Nitro proofed for 3 1/4 tons. Sideplated boxlock actions. Satin finished receivers w/ blued floorplates have full coverage rose & scroll ornamentation. Features include selective ejectors & double triggers. Trigger guards have rolled right edges. Splinter forearms & straight hand stocks of fancy English walnut w/ point pattern checkering & teardrop points. Brass name shields in toelines are engraved w/ initials "RS". LOP: 14 7/8" to checkered butt. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2 3/16". Stocks have approx. 1/4" cast off. WEIGHTS: both 6 lbs, 8.2 oz. 1) S# 146612. Breech end of bbl. & top lever have gold number "1s" indicating first gun of matched pair. Bore diameter: R .727 L .727. Choke constriction: R .010 L .029. Minimum wall thickness: R .028 L .031. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 98% original finish showing only a few fine scratches & marks. Action is tight & on face w/ top lever sitting nicely right of center. Bright near excellent bores. 2) S# 146613. Breech end of bbl. & top lever have gold number "2s" indicating second gun of matched pair. Bore diameter: R .727 L .727. Choke constriction: R .010 L .024. Minimum wall thickness: R .032 L .031. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 95% wood & metal finish showing only a few small marks. Action is tight & on face w/ top lever sitting right of center. Bright near excellent bores. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather covered 2 bbl. case w/ maroon velour fitted interior having maker's label. Case contains 2 piece cleaning rod, oil bottle, 4 snap caps, turn screws & cleaning accessories. W & C Scott Gunworks hang tags w/ serial numbers & specifications for each gun are included. (24-2177, 24-2178/DS). BOTH CURIOS. $5,000-9,000.