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J. V. Needham Boxlock Double Shotgun

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:500.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
J. V. Needham Boxlock Double Shotgun
serial #32274, 12 ga (2 1/2''), 30'' damascus barrels choked improved cylinder and modified with bright about very good bores showing a number of raised dings in both bores a few inches back from the muzzles. The undersides of the barrels retain their original Birmingham proofs and the barrels show a fine older restored plum-brown finish overall with fine swirling damascus patterns throughout. The barrel rib shows J.V. Needham Damascus Works Birmingham address and the action shows an old light cleaning now toning to a pewter gunmetal patina with remnants of old oxidation staining. The bottom metal, triggerguard and top lever are a mottled gray patina and the action is embellished with light foliate scrollwork throughout. The checkered walnut stock and splinter forend remain in about very fine condition as cleaned and refinished with refreshed diamond point checkering. The buttstock shows a neat repair along the right side of the wrist and a few synthetic filler repairs along the edges against the tangs, otherwise exhibiting some nice shimmering grain figure throughout the sides of the butt. There is a small ding at the edge of the brass monogram plate along the toe line and the forend features a rosewood tip insert. Length-of-pull to the checkered butt is 14 3/8'' with drops of 1 5/8'' and 2 5/8'' and the gun features double triggers, extractor, Greener safety, and brass bead front sight. The barrels lock-up well with the slightest bit of side-to-side play and showing a faint sliver of light at the breeches, lock-up being by dual under-bites and hidden third fastener in dolls head extension. The facile princeps-style action seems to function normally and weight is 6 lbs. 12 1/2 oz. (13A11621-100) {C&R} (700/900)
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