Lot Essay
The Makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1924. There is a minor old crack to the stock at the butt end, top lever requires attention
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A FINE 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J.WOODWARD & SONS, NO. 6717
Fine rose and scroll engraving with some original colour hardening. Gold inlaid cocking indicators, articulated front trigger (new spring required), automatic "T-bar" safety, arcaded fences, fine scroll engraving to Whitworth steel chopper lump barrels, game rib engraved with Maker's name, gold inlaid "2" to rib and top lever, well figured replacement stock by another
Weight 6lb. 9½oz., 14¾in. stock, 28in. barrels, choke I.C. & 3/4, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In flat leather case.
Fine rose and scroll engraving with some original colour hardening. Gold inlaid cocking indicators, articulated front trigger (new spring required), automatic "T-bar" safety, arcaded fences, fine scroll engraving to Whitworth steel chopper lump barrels, game rib engraved with Maker's name, gold inlaid "2" to rib and top lever, well figured replacement stock by another
Weight 6lb. 9½oz., 14¾in. stock, 28in. barrels, choke I.C. & 3/4, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In flat leather case.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.