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Wm. Read & Sons, Belgian made SxS Boxlock Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Wm. Read & Sons, Belgian made SxS Boxlock Shotgun
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
William Read & Sons, Boston, Belgian Made Side-by-Side Boxlock Ejector Shotgun, #1812, 20 ga., 2-1/2'' chs., 27'' blue finish Krupp Flussstahl barrels with a 5/16'' concave matted rib, front silver bead, chokes approx. Mod./Cyl., with single crossbolt and selective ejectors; barrel flats and chambers have extensive Belgian proofmarks; right barrel is engraved in script ''John Forbes Amory'', ''Walpole, N.H.''. The Anson and Deeley pattern action has a case-colored frame with full coverage light scroll engraving, small sideclips, double triggers and a manual top-tang safety; checkered round-knob stock and splinter forend are lightly figured straight-grain walnut with semi-gloss varnish and a 14-1/4'' length of pull over a 1'' All American recoil pad; weight is 6-1/4 lbs. Condition is good with a tight action and strong ejectors. Original case colors have faded to mottled silver with traces of color remaining inside the frame; barrels have 99% of an old reblue with accumulated oxidation in the bores; left barrel is out-of-round at the muzzle. Wood has general handling marks and scratches with areas of flattened checkering. Est.: $800-$1,200. (C&R)