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Lot #487

Lot 486: Engraved J & W Tolley Marked 8 Bore Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Lot 486: Engraved J & W Tolley Marked 8 Bore Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Engraved J & W Tolley Marked 8 Bore Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Manufacturer: Tolley
Model: Hammer
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 8
Barrel: 33 5/8 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1927
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 401
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Built with brown Damascus steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted solid rib which is marked "J. & W. TOLLEY St. MARY's SQUARE BIRMINGHAM", period Birmingham proofs on the flats, import mark under the forend, and chambers with a single extractor. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened Jones Rotary Underlever backaction which displays scroll engraving and features rebounding hammers, and double triggers. The gun is mounted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and a round knob pistol grip stock with blank silver inscription oval and a J. C. Higgins recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 11 lbs. 13 oz. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

Rating Definition:

Very good as restored, retaining 98% rebrowned finish, traces of original case colors in the protected areas with the balance a fine grey, and light handling evidence. The wood has an oversized recoil pad, some chipping on the loose forend, and crisp wood checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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