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Lot 1719: Engraved Charles Hellis Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Lot 1719: Engraved Charles Hellis Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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Engraved Charles Hellis Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun

Manufacturer: Charles Hellis
Model: Boxlock
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1459
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 291
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Single brass bead sight on the concave solid rib, choked improved cylinder/modified and 2 1/2 inch chambers with lengthened forcing cones and extractor. The top of the rib is engraved "CHARLES HELLIS . 119.EDGWARE ROAD, HYDE PARK . LONDON." and the bottom flat is marked with the bore (.615"), "crown/BNP" proof, "20" inside a diamond, chamber (2 1/2"), pressure and "SLEEVED". The receiver has a considerable amount of floral scroll engraving with "CHARLES HELLIS" engraved on both sides. Mounted on a multi-point checkered splinter forend and straight grip stock with blank silver initial oval and serrated horn buttplate. Length of pull is 13 1/2 inches.

Rating Definition:

Very good with new barrels and refinished, 95% blue finish with some muzzle, high edge and handling wear. The coin finish receiver retains a bright appearance. The stock is excellent with some scattered minor handling marks.



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