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LOT 3464
Factory Engraved Webley & Scott 28 Gauge Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 137765, 28 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Proofed at the Birmingham proof house in 1966. Blued steel barrels with raised, matted solid rib, “Webley & SCOTT” and “BIRMINGHAM” on the right and left barrels respectively, and chambers marked 2 3/4 inches with ejectors. The boxlock receiver shows fine scrollwork with “WEBLEY & SCOTT” on either side and features double triggers and tang mounted safety switch. Multi-point checkered beavertail forend with Anson button
release and engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with tear drop flats, hard rubber grip cap, blank inscription oval, and checkered bare butt. Stock measurements:
1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 5 lbs 14 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 95% original blue and casehardened finishes on the barrels and action, minor handling evidence including two small scratches on the left barrel near the breech,
some blue loss on the lower tang behind the trigger guard, a few flakes of varnish absent, and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3465
Engraved W & C Scott Crown Double Barrel 28 Gauge Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 146640, 28 gauge, 25 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Proofed at the Birmingham proof house in 1982. Blued steel barrels with single steel bead sight on the smooth, concave solid rib, “W. & C. SCOTT. GUNMAKERS.” and “BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND” on the right and left barrels respectively, chokes measured at modified/ full, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The boxlock receiver shows fine scrollwork with “W. & C. SCOTT” on either side and “CROWN” on the underside. The action also features double triggers and automatic tang mounted safety. Abercrombie & Fitch import marking under the forearm. Nicely
figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with Anson button release and engraved fittings and straight grip stock with tear drop carved flats, blank inscription oval, and checkered bare butt. Includes a canvas bound takedown case with W & C trade label, cleaning tools, two nickel snap caps, and a nickel oiler. Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 5 lbs 6 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes, minor handling evidence, a few scattered minor scratches in the wood, and sharp checkering on the wood. The case is very fine with some light storage type evidence. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3466 Factory Engraved Webley & Scott 20 Gauge Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 144824, 20 gauge, 27 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Proofed at the Birmingham proof house in 1988. Blued steel barrels with concave, smooth solid rib, “Webley & Scott” and “BIRMINGHAM” on the right and left barrels respectively, “ORIGINAL EXPRESSIONS” on the right barrel, and chambers marked 3 inches with ejectors. The boxlock receiver shows fine scrollwork with “WEBLEY & SCOTT” on either side and features double triggers and automatic tang mounted safety switch. Nicely figure, multi-point
checkered walnut splinter forend with Anson button release and engraved fittings and straight grip stock with blank inscription oval and checkered bare butt.
Includes a canvas bound takedown case with cleaning rod, cleaning tools, and two nickel snap caps. Stock measurements: 1 1/4 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 5 lbs 11 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue with light handling evidence to the metal. The wood is very good with scattered dings and scratches, a small crack at the forend shoe, and sharp
checkering. The case is very good with light wear and fading to the exterior. Mechanically excellent.
scattered dings and scratches and crisp checkering. The case is very good with some exterior wear and fading. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3468 Engraved W & C Scott Bowood Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 146324, 20 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured between 1954 and 1989 and proof at the Birmingham proof house. Blued steel barrels with single steel bead sight on the raised matted solid rib, “W. & C. GUNMAKERS.” and “BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND.” on the right and left barrels respectively, chokes measured at improved cylinder/full, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The scalloped boxlock receiver shows fine scrollwork with “W. & C. SCOTT” on either side and “THE/BOWOOD” on the underside. The action also features double triggers and automatic tang mounted safety. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with Anson
button release and engraved fittings and straight grip stock with tear drop carved flats, blank inscription oval, and checkered bare butt. Includes a canvas bound takedown case with W & C trade label, cleaning tools, two nickel snap caps, and a nickel oiler. Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs 8 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence. The wood is very fine with limited scattered scratches, repaired chip at the toe, and crisp
checkering. The case is very fine with light wear. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3467
Factory Engraved Webley & Scott 20 Gauge Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 140812, 20 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Proofed at the Birmingham proof house (proof date indistinct). Blued steel barrels with raised, matted solid rib, “Webley & SCOTT ENGLAND” and “SERVICE ARMAMENT Co. RIDGEFIELD. NJ.” on the right and left barrels respectively, and chambers marked 3 inches with ejectors. The boxlock action shows fine scrollwork with “WEBLEY & SCOTT” on either side and features double triggers and automatic tang mounted safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered walnut splinter forend with Anson button release and engraved fittings and straight grip stock with
blank inscription oval and checkered bare butt. Includes a canvas bound takedown case with cleaning rod, cleaning tools, one 20 gauge to .410 bore chamber insert, and two nickel snap caps. Stock measurements: 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs 13 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% original finishes on the barrel and action, some spotting, mainly concentrated along the left barrel, and light handling evidence. The wood is also very fine with
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