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Lot #1439
Lot #1441

Lot 1440: Engraved J. Graham & Co. Sidelock Ejector Side by Side Shotgun

Engraved J. Graham & Co. Side Lock Ejector Side by Side Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 7, 2019

Lot 1440: Engraved J. Graham & Co. Sidelock Ejector Side by Side Shotgun

Engraved J. Graham & Co. Side Lock Ejector Side by Side Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 7, 2019

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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Engraved J. Graham & Co. Side Lock Ejector Side by Side Shotgun

Manufacturer: J. Graham
Model: Box Lock
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 25 1/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2095
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 243
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured between 1925 and 1954 by firm of John Graham & Co. established in 1857 and in continuous business to this day. Blue steel, dovetail lump barrels marked "J. GRAHAM & Co. Ltd./27. UNION STREET, INVERNESS." with chambers proved and measured at 2 1/2 inches, automatic ejectors, single bead sight on a Churchill style rib, gold inlaid "2" at the breech, light engraving around the breech, and skeet/modified chokes. Casehardened side lock action with ball fences and full coverage Best quality English rose and scroll engraving, J. Graham & Co. maker's marks on the locks, Birmingham view proofs on the water table, dual triggers, and automatic sliding tang safety with gold inlaid "SAFE". Attractively figured walnut, checkered straight grip stock and splinter forearm with Anson style latch, engraved fittings, initial oval inscribed "wHw", and checkered horn buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech proved at "13/1" (.719) and measured at .728/.728; choke constriction .002/.018; minimum wall thickness .028/.025; drop at comb 1 3/8 inches; drop at heel 2 3/4 inches; length of pull 15 3/8 inches; weight 6 lbs. 4 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very good. 85% plus original blue finish remains on the barrels with areas of a some edge wear, scattered surface scratches and nicks, and some mild gray patina. The receiver and locks have 90% original vibrant case colors with some silvering on the edges, crisp engraving, mild wear on the trigger guard tang, and light spotting on the triggers. The wood is also very good with sharp checkering and small dings and scratches throughout. Small hairline crack filled at tail of right side plate. Mechanically excellent.



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