Lot 511 Detail
A Fine Engraved K.D. Raddcliffe Side-by-Side Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun
Serial no. 3385, 12-gauge, 2 1/2-inch chambers, 28-inch solid rib barrels with improved
and modified chokes, British proofmarks; nitro proofed; German silver bead front sight,
top rib inscribed: K.D. RADDCLIFFE COLCHESTER. Double triggers; automatic ejectors;
automatic safety; sculpted recoil shields with elegant riband motifs; fine floral, scroll
and border engraved, including setter and pointer panel scene on triggerguard; Gold inlaid
SAFE on upper tang. Anson-Deeley fore-end release; checkered and varnished straight select
walnut stocks with splinter fore-end; checkered butt; silver oval escutcheon on bottom of
butt.
Condition: Fine. Old refinish. 99% blackened barrels; gray patina to
breech; repair to lower tang, visible with two-tone blue. Fine bores. Wear on steel and
wood.
Note: Marking on bottom of barrel lugs indicate "SLEEVED."
Estimate: $5000 - $7000
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