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British Sidelever Double Hammergun by W. Wellington

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:550.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
British Sidelever Double Hammergun by W. Wellington
serial #11903, 12 ga (2 1/2), 30'' damascus barrels, unchoked, with bright very fine bores that have been lightly honed and show a few tiny raised dings here and there. This interesting double was made by W.W. Greener who reportedly used his ''W. Wellington'' name on early guns intended for export and are some of the few sidelever models made by Greener. The barrels retain about 85% original plum-brown finish showing some scattered light handling marks and a bit of thinning to mild gunmetal gray patina along the sides, otherwise retaining lovely damascus patterns throughout. The barrel rib retains crisp markings ''W. WELLINGTON. 61 LOVEDAY St BIRMINGHAM.'' The action and back action lockplates retain perhaps 65% nice vibrant original case-hardened colors, particularly bold in the protected areas, with some overall toning to a pleasant smoky and silvery case-hardened patina, the high edges with a few sparsely scattered pinprick pits. The sidelever and triggerguard retain some flakes of original bright blue in the protected areas mostly toning to gunmetal gray while the lever spring shows nice brilliant fire blue. The checkered walnut forend with wedge fastener and horn tip insert remains in very good condition showing a 3'' thin chip along the right edge and more minor 1'' sliver along the left while the buttstock rates very fine plus with strong original oil finish showing some scattered light dings and handling marks, the diamond point checkering crisp throughout. The German silver monogram plate along the toe line remains un-engraved and length-of-pull to the smooth steel buttplate is 14 1/2''. The barrels lock-up solid showing a faint sliver of light at the breeches and the lever sometimes a bit sluggish returning to the closed position. The hammers are non-rebounding and the locks are crisp. This is a rather fine example of these interesting doubles for the British shotgun or Greener collector. (13B11621-85) {ANTIQUE} (800/1000)
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