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Lot 390: Skimin & Wood Birmingham Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun

Engraved Skimin & Wood Birmingham Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 5, 2020

Lot 390: Skimin & Wood Birmingham Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun

Engraved Skimin & Wood Birmingham Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 5, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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Engraved Skimin & Wood Birmingham Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun

Manufacturer: Skimin & Wood
Model: SxS
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2202
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 232
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

The top of the barrels have the Birmingham address with single bead sight on a matte rib, 3 inch chambers, improved cylinder/full chokes and extractor. Matching numbers on water table, barrels, trigger guard and forearm. Birmingham proofs and London reproofs dated to 1990 on barrel flats and water table. Scroll engraved receiver, break lever and trigger guard with "SKIMIN & WOOD" inside a banner on the receiver sides. Double triggers and automatic tang safety. Checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with serrated buttplate. Chambers lengthened and reproved at 3 inches; bores reproved at 18.5 mm (.728) and measured at .726/.727; chokes .010/.034; minimum wall thickness .025/.025; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at comb 2 1/4 inches; length of pull 14 inches.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The refinished barrels retain 80% thinned blue finish and the receiver retains 30% original case colors. The action plate has been reblued. The wood is excellent with some minor handling marks and a few blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.



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