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reproof marks. Casehardened action signed “A. WARD THOMPSON” on each side, with blued toplever, automatic safety with gold inlaid “SAFE”, blued trigger guard, and fences finely
carved with stylized acanthus foliage. With classic English border and scroll engraving throughout. Well figured straight hand stock with carved drop points, checkered panels to
the grip and forearm, the latter with Anson push button release, checkered dark horn heel plate, and the underside of the butt inset with gold oval initial escutcheon engraved with
the monogram “R.W”. In brass cornered fitted leather gun case lined in red baize, with detached F.T. Baker black leather trade label with gilt lettering, the outside of the case initialed
“G.W.R.” Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): chambers reproved at 2 3/4 inches; bore diameter nine inches from the breech reproved at .556/.556 inches and measured at .558/.557
inches; choke constriction .017/.020 inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.035 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 4 lbs 11 oz.
CONDITION: Very good as professionally refurbished. The barrels retain 99% reblued finish with clear signature and some slight muzzle rub. Action with strong traces of original casehardened finish with clear engraving, the floorplate rubbed bright. Toplever retaining some original blued finish, trigger guard with traces of blued finish. Stock reoiled, multi-point checkering generally well-defined, some light storage and handling marks and blemishes throughout including to the right side of the grip checkering. The case is very good with mild wear. Mechanically excellent.
proof marks and 1997 Birmingham nitro reproof marks. Casehardened rounded bar treble grip action with
internal cross bolt, the breech face with gas escape grooves, and with blued toplever, automatic safety and
locks each signed “McCRIRICK & SONS”. Furniture comprising blued trigger guard and bright heel and toe plates. Fine bouquet and scroll engraving throughout. Well-figured straight hand stock including 1 1/4 inch expert figured wood extension, with dark horn drop points and checkered panels to the grip and forearm, the latter with Anson push button release, and the underside of the butt inset with gold oval escutcheon engraved with a capercaillie. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 15 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 9 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine with unique and attractive barrels. The barrels retain nearly all of the reblued and rebrowned finish with crisp engraving at the breech ends and unblemished gold inlay. Action retains traces of original casehardened finish on the water table, the action and locks a light grey slightly discolored patina with crisp engraving. Toplever and trigger guard retaining nearly all of the reblued finish. Stock refinished with well- defined multi-point checkering and some scattered handling and storage marks and bruises throughout. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,000
LOT 427
Very Rare Engraved Thomas Bland & Sons .360 Bore Double Barrel Boxlock Ejector Shotgun
- Serial no. 17897, 360 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The makers have kindly confirmed that this
diminutive shotgun was sold to a Mr. Fenwick in 1927. With blued barrels with concave rib signed “THOMAS BLAND & SONS. 4 & 5 KING WILLIAM STREET. STRAND. LONDON” and with large bead sight. The underside of the barrels struck with Birmingham nitro proof marks, chambers proved at 1 3/4 inch. Casehardened action signed “THOMAS BLAND & SONS” on each side, with blued toplever, automatic safety, blued floorplate and blued trigger guard. With light border and scroll engraving throughout. Well figured straight hand stock with grooved dark horn buttplate and checkered panels to the grip and forearm, the latter with Anson push button release, and the underside of the butt inset with blank silver oval initial escutcheon. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 4 lbs 10 oz.
CONDITION: Fine with light engraving which was typical of many Bland guns. The barrels retain nearly
all of the reblued finish with crisp signature. Action with 40% original casehardened finish with clear engraving, the remainder a lightly discolored
patina. Toplever retaining nearly all of the reblued finish, floorplate and trigger guard each with traces of original blued finish. Stock reoiled with well-defined multipoint checkering, scattered light storage and handling marks and blemishes throughout. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 428
Fine and Rare Engraved Ward Thompson 28 Bore Double Barrel Boxlock Ejector Shotgun
with Case - NSN, 28 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened
finish, walnut stock. Blued barrels engraved with band of stylized foliage at each breech end. Concave rib with bead front
sight and signed “A. WARD THOMPSON. MIDDLESBROUGH”. The underside of the barrels struck with Birmingham nitro proof marks and nitro
Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 429
Unique Engraved McCririck & Sons 12 Bore Double Barrel Sidelock Ejector Shotgun with Gold Inlaid Damascus to Steel Barrels - Serial no. 49625, 12 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., brown/gold/blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This fine Scott features browned Damascus barrels which have been expertly sleeved with blued steel tubes and inlaid with gold bands. The browned Da
rib has a large bead sight and is signed “McCRIRICK & SONS. AYR & KILMARNOCK” in gold and engraved with scrollwork at the breech end. The underside of the barrels each struck with London
ish gun
mascus concave
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