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J. Lewis & Sons Sidelock Double Shotgun

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:550.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
J. Lewis & Sons Sidelock Double Shotgun
serial #53435, 12 ga (2 3/4''), 28'' barrels choked about improved cylinder and full with bright excellent bores, the left barrel with a small ding at the muzzle leaving it very slightly out-of-round. The undersides of the barrels showing Birmingham nitro-proofs for 2 1/2'' shells, the chambers apparently having been lengthened during the period of use. The barrels retain about 98% fine quality re-blacking with just some scattered light handling marks, the rib with strong markings and Aberystwyth address. The action and lockplates retain perhaps 40% original vibrant case-hardened colors in the more protected areas with the balance toning to a nice smoky gray and showing some light speckling. The triggerguard and lower tang have mostly flaked to a medium gray-brown patina, the interior of the guard and the top lever retaining some good bright blue. The action and lockplates are embellished with nice English filigree scrollwork throughout and the checkered walnut stock and splinter forend remain in very fine condition showing some scattered light dings, handling marks and mild finish wear. The flattop checkered remains strong and stock fit is very nice overall, the sides of the buttstock exhibiting some fine straight grain figure. There is an un-engraved German silver monogram plate along the toe line and the grooved horn buttplate shows some minor chipping at the toe. Length-of-pull is 14 1/8'' with drops of 1 1/4'' and 2'' and is cast-off. The barrels lock-up via dual under-bites and Greener crossbolt and are solid on-face. The forend exhibits slight side-to-side play and strangely the barrels are numbered ''53425'', perhaps an honest error. Shotgun features double triggers, extractor, automatic safety and brass bead front sight. The action seems to function well mechanically and weight is 6 lbs. 7 oz. A well-balanced sidelock retailed in Wales. (13B11621-88) {C&R} (800/1200)
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