Proofed at the Birmingham proof house between 1868 and 1875. Damascus steel barrels with concave solid rib marked "W&C SCOTT & SON. MAKERS. LONDON." as well as script "W.R.A.Co." The left barrel is stamped "2 3/4" near the breech, indicating a 2 3/4 inch chamber (with extractor). The casehardened receiver features fine English scroll engraving and double triggers. The locks are marked "W. & C. SCOTT" and have matching engraving, as do the hammers, tangs, and trigger guard. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered, walnut splinter forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with casehardened grip cap, blank inscription oval, and blued steel buttplate. The "W.R.A.Co." marking on the rib indicates ownership of the gun by Winchester but that it was not manufactured by them, per the information in the included letter from late Winchester Engineer Robert Reichenbach. In another letter from Reichenbach he states that this was an experimental gun used by Winchester in testing 14 gauge shot shells that they produced in the early 1870s. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): both bores 9 inches from the breech proved at "15" (.677 inches) and measure at .703/.700 inches; choke constriction .005/.002 inches; minimum wall thickness.032/.035 inches; 2 1/16 inch drop at comb; 3 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 8 oz; cast-off.

Very fine overall, showing 60% of the original brown finish on the Damascus twist pattern barrels with some spotting and areas of scratches, 60% original case colors, 80% plus bright original blue on the trigger guard, and some light handling evidence. The wood is also very fine with a few scratches, slightly over sized buttplate, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.