Lot 1547 Detail
12 Gauge W. C. Scott Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun
Serial no. 73805. 12 gauge. 30-inch Damascus barrels with W. & C.
Scott & Sons, 78 Shaftsbury St., London. Matted concave rib with locking extension.
Case-hardened action with bar-action locks fine foliate scroll engraving. Ejectors.
Hidden-third fastener. Locks with crystal windows. Scott-patented gas checks. Automatic
safety. Gun is marked: 4 on top lever, barrels and fore-end. Finely checkered Prince of
Wales grip stock of contrasting figured walnut. Horn buttplate. Cheekpiece. Finely
checkered splinter fore-end with Anson-style release.
Condition: Fine. Barrels show 96 - 98% brown finish
with some marks. Barrels show numerous slight dents. Left barrel shows a larger dent.
Bright bores with areas of light pitting and frosting. Action shows 10 - 15% faded case
colors, balance a dark silver gray patina. Action/barrels showing looseness. Stock shows
some nicks, scratches and impressions. Checkering shows some filling.
Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bore: 0.741/0.736-inches. Chokes: 0.017/0.039
inches (Modified/Full). Chambers: 2 1/2-inches. Proof: London, Nitro, 12, 12, 1 1/8.
Austrian, Ferlach, Nitro, 18.5, 17.6, 1309.06. Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.024-inches. Stock
Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4-inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2-inches. Drop at heel: 1 7/8-inches.
Cast: 1/8-inches. Weight: 6 pounds, 12 ounces.
Gun is deemed unsafe to fire until repaired.
Estimate: $2000 - $3000
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