Blued steel barrels with a single steel bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib which is marked "WILLIAM POWELL & SON, 35 CARRS LANE, BIRMINGHAM." along with a gold "1" at the base, import mark on under rib near breech, light engraving at the breeches, chambers marked "1 1/8" oz. (2 1/2 inches) with automatic ejectors, and choke constrictions of .006/.019 inches. The casehardened boxlock action displays attractive scroll engraving on all sides, "WILLIAM POWELL & SON" signed on the left and right, a gold "1" on the toplever, double triggers, and a tang mounted automatic safety switch. Attractively figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings, including the Anson button release which has a third gold "1", and straight grip stock with checkered flats, blank gold inscription oval, and checkered bare butt. Includes what appears to be the original oak and leather case that houses both "A" and "B" with load data and William Powell & Son trade label. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 15 1/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 9 oz.

Very good, retaining 95% reapplied blue finish on the barrels with some rubbing at the breech and muzzles, some fading to the rib markings, attractive silver patina on the action, and light handling evidence overall. There are a few small cracks coming off the forend shoe; otherwise, the wood is very good with a few dings and scratches and mostly crisp checkering. The case is fair with one strap and handle absent. Mechanically excellent.

As "A" with "2"s in place of "1"s. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 15 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 9 oz.

Very good, retaining 95% reapplied blue finish on the barrels, faint rib marking, attractive silver patina on the action, and overall light handling evidence. There are cracks on either side of the forend at the show and a tiny crack off the top tang; otherwise, the wood is very good with scattered scratches and mostly crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.