Including a number of fine underlever Winchesters, a Westley Richards Ovundo, Browning Superposed etc. including a selection of Scotarms' consignments after their decision to cease trading.
Please see the 'Buying' tab above for an explanation of condition codes.
Lots missing pictures continue to be updated. This has been a challenging few weeks!
Preview in the gun room at Lonsdales, LA6 1AR until 12pm, with the auction being held live in Whittington Village Hall, LA6 2NY at 1pm. Settling of accounts and collections from the gun room.
|
LOT 176:
W & J DAVIS A 12-BORE KEEPERS GUN TOP LEVER HAMMER ACTION SER NO 93217
more...
|
|
|
Sold for: £180
Price including buyer’s premium:
£
225
Estimated price :
£
300 - £400
Buyer's Premium: 25%
More details
VAT: 20%
On commission only
Users from foreign countries may be exempted from tax payments, according to the relevant tax regulations
|
W & J DAVIS A 12-BORE KEEPERS GUN TOP LEVER HAMMER ACTION SER NO 93217
Moulded ebonite butt pad with woodland scene, shield escutcheon, ebonite end cap to semi-pistol grip, chequering to same and forend with horn insert. Reproved, refinished Damascus barrels, the machine-finished rib engraved 'KEEPERS GUN'. Carved fences, rebounding locks with blackened C-scroll hammers. The action bright with simplified acanthus scroll, 'W & J DAVIS BIRMINGHAM' to the sides. Made 1887 to 1896 Weight 7lb 7oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke approx Imp, 1/4, Pull 14", 30 1/8", OAL 46 1/2" Reproved 1984 Proof RB .710, LB .719 Readings RB .712, LB .719 Walls 43, 41
FAA – Sect 2. Shotgun Certificate / RFD required to buy this item.
M - B/C, F - B/C, S - C The barrels are beautiful - some silvering to the breech and muzzle, thinning where handled. The action has been polished, softening the engraving. The stock has some vestigial damage all of which should be evident in the photographs - one nick butting the tang and below adjacent to the pistol grip
DO NOT bid on restricted items unless you have the authority to purchase. If uncertain, please do get in touch at enquiries@lonsdales-auctioneers.com
