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W.C. Scott & Son Crystal Indicator Sidelock Double Shotgun

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W.C. Scott & Son Crystal Indicator Sidelock Double Shotgun
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serial #26923, 12 ga (2 1/2''), 30'' damascus barrels choked a light full and a tight full with mostly bright very good bores showing a bit of scattered pinprick pitting and small raised dings. The barrels of this circa 1880-made shotgun retain perhaps 60% original contrasting plum-brown and gray finishes retaining nice swirling damascus patterns with the balance toning to a mix of pewter gunmetal and gray-brown patina and showing scattered areas of old light oxidation and pinprick pitting. The barrel rib address remains intact and strong and the undersides retain their original Birmingham proof marks along with ''NOT FOR BALL'' stamps. The action and lockplates retain perhaps 70% nice original case-hardened colors that show nice vibrant areas drifting to a pleasant silvery and smoky case-hardened patina along with some small areas of old mild oxidation staining. The top lever and bow of the triggerguard retain some good original bright blue. The action and lockplates show wonderful marshland waterfowl scenes executed in lovely lifelike detail throughout and bewildering variety including ducks, swans, cranes, snipe, kingfishers and more. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock and splinter forend remain in very good plus to very fine condition showing honest light wear overall with some scattered light dings and finish wear. The checkering otherwise remains strong throughout and stock fit is excellent, the wood exhibiting some attractive subtle grain figure. There is an un-engraved silver monogram plate along the toe line, the horn pistolgrip cap is in very fine condition and the arm features a nice skeleton buttplate with checkered face that provides a 14 1/4'' length-of-pull with drops of 2'' and 3 1/4'' and slight cast-off. The gun is sighted with a single brass bead and features automatic safety, double triggers and extractor. Lock-up is by dual under-bites with dolls head extension and is solid, the left barrels with the faintest sliver of light between breech and standing breech. The action seems to function well mechanically and weight is 6 lbs. 10 oz. A very good crystal indicator gun with some lovely engraving. (13C11558-2) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2500)