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27. Klassische Auktion

 

Auction on Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 16:00  | Auction ended

Completed | Physical auction

729

Lot: 729

pair of sidelock S/S shotguns Watson Bros. - London model "The Premier", 12 2 1/2" (12 2 3/4" chambers), #5229 & 5230, § D acc.

Starting price 5.000 EUR
Result:
7.000 EUR

True pair with consecutive serial numbers, 76 cm barrels, choked 1/8 and 3/8, concave rib with maker's address "29 Old Bond Street", action with traces of colour, bar-action sidelocks, intercepting sears, ejectors, fine English rose and scroll engraving, elongated rib with third grip, gas vents on standing breech, double triggers with blue tempered blades, automatic sliding tang safety with gold inlaid "Safe", expertly restocked burr walnut stock with drop-points, straight, diamond shaped hand, Silver's rubber recoil pad 35 cm, blank gold stock oval, fore-end with Anson push-rod, in its maker's oak and leather case with trade label. handle and straps replaced, year of manufacture and London proof before 1900, chambers rebored to 2 3/4" but without proof, expertly restored to condition 2-3,