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Lot 1596:David McKay Brown 20 Gauge Round Action Shotgun

December 9th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1596:David McKay Brown 20 Gauge Round Action Shotgun

December 9th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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Elegant Factory Engraved David McKay Brown 20 Gauge Round Action Double Barrel Shotgun

David McKay Brown founded his company in 1967 after apprenticing with John Dickson & Sons, and by 1974 he had revived Scotland's most famous contribution to fine gunmaking, the triggerplate round action. Since then the company has grown to be one of the finest bespoke gunmakers in the United Kingdom, rivaling even the oldest names in the business such as Purdey, Holland & Holland, and Westley Richards to name a few. This fine gun has blued steel chopperlump barrels with a single nickel bead sight on the narrow concave rib which is signed "DAVID McKAY BROWN, 32 HAMILTON ROAD, BOTHWELL". The barrels also show bands of engraving at either breech with small wedges of floral scrollwork extending toward the muzzle from the breech, 1984 dated London proof marks, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The sleek self-opening, dual trigger, round action has a vibrant casehardened finish and displays near full coverage tight floral scroll engraving flowing across the entire surface only broken by a "DAVID McKAY BROWN" signature banner on the underside and gold inlaid "SAFE" for the automatic safety on the upper tang. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered walnut for the splinter forend which features an engraved Anson button release along with the straight grip stock inset with a gold inscription oval engraved "RCK" and a checkered heel. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at .615 inches and measured .616 inches; choke constriction .009/.015 inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.034 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 12 oz.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with minimal handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Don't miss this chance to own this sleek gun by one of the most exclusive gunmakers extant!
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ManufacturerBritish
ModelDouble Barrel
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge20
Barrel27 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1375
Catalog page424
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