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Lot 3566:Excellent Engraved C.G. Bonehill 16 Gauge Double Barrel Hammer

December 3rd, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3566:Excellent Engraved C.G. Bonehill 16 Gauge Double Barrel Hammer

December 3rd, 2017|Rock Island, IL
Estimated Price$4,000 - $6,000
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Excellent Engraved C.G. Bonehill 16 Gauge Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Case

The company was in business from 1851 to 1960. This shotgun features a single bead sight on a matte solid rib. The breech end of the right barrel is marked, "C.G. BONEHILL. MAKER. BIRMINGHAM" and "SPECIAL STEEL" on the left barrel. The breech end of the rib is marked "PATENT/CLIP LUMP". 2 1/2 inch chambers, choked improved cylinder/improved modified with extractor. The locks, frame, break lever, hammer, trigger guard and forearm hardware are lightly scroll and border engraved. Each lock is marked "C.G.COOPER" and the forearm release lever is marked "PATENT". Blue barrels, break lever and trigger guard, and casehardened remaining metal surfaces. Mounted with a multi-point checkered walnut splinter forearm and round knob pistol grip stock with tear drop flats, lightly engraved toe and heel plate and checkered bare butt. Length of pull is 14 inches, bore diameter is .662/.662, wall thickness is .054/.054, drop at the heel is 1 7/8 inches and drop at the comb is 1 1/2 inches. Comes with a hard leather takedown case with leather corner protectors, handle and straps. "O.L.P." is embossed in the outside of the lid. The lining is wine colored felt. In the case is a "MADE IN ENGLAND" marked nickel oiler, a partial box of Atkin, Grant & Lang LTD., cleaning patches and two nickel snap caps.

ConditionExcellent. The barrels, break lever and trigger guard retain 99% original blue finish with a few small minor scratches, some edge wear on the trigger guard and a small area of minor spotting on the break lever. The remaining parts retain 90% original case colors with the forward underside of the frame having a smooth gray patina. The wood is also excellent with some scattered minor pressure dents and dings. The checkering is very crisp. The markings and engraving are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerBonehill C G
ModelDouble Barrel
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge16
Barrel28 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views5297
Catalog page245
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