Lot 1393 Detail
Lightweight 12 Gauge Webley & Scott Boxlock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun
Serial no. 95554. 12 gauge. 28-inch barrels marked: Webley & Scott Ltd., Birmingham
and 55 Victoria Street, London, SW 1. Game rib marked: Agent: A. Sanders, 79 Bank Street,
Maidstone. Reblued boxlock action with Webley's patented screw-grip third fastener. Action
with border engraving with foliate scroll details around screw heads. Disc-set strikers.
Ejectors. Automatic safety. Finely checkered straight-grip older replacement stock of
well-figured dark walnut. Horn buttplate. Vacant silver oval. Finely checkered splinter
fore-end with Anson-style release.
Condition: Fine, as redone. Barrels show 94-96% reblued finish with
older pitting under fore-end and some light spotting in other areas. Bores show heavy
frosting with an area of pitting in right barrel. Action shows 80-90% reblued finish. Some
screw slots show marring. Refinished stock shows handling marks, impressions and a line of
light scuffing. Refinished fore-end shows handling marks and a repair on left edge.
Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bore: 0.731/0.731-inches. Chokes: 0.005/0.030-inches
(Cylinder/Improved Modified). Chambers: 2 1/2-inches. Proof: Birmingham, Nitro, 12, 12, 1
1/8. Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.025-inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 15 1/4-inches. Drop at
comb: 1 1/2-inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/8-inches. CAST-ON: 1/4-inches. Weight: 6 pounds, 4
ounces.
Estimate: $1500 - $2500
