Lot 747 Detail
12 Gauge Charles Osborne Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun
Serial no. 79707. 12 gauge. 28-inch barrels. Game rib. Case-hardened boxlock action,
border engraved with foliate scroll details. Extractor. Automatic safety. Checkered
straight-grip replacement stock of straight-grained walnut. Grooved butt. Checkered
splinter fore-end with Anson-style release.
Condition: Excellent, as partially redone. Barrels show 98% re-bluing
with slight spotting. Bright bores with riveling, right barrel shows slight marks. Action
shows silver patina. Re-blued floorplate. Polished triggerguard. Refinished wood shows
handling marks.
Note: Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bore: 0.725/0.726 inches. Chambers: 2 1/2 inches.
Chokes: 0.001/0.027 inches (Cylinder/Improved Modified). Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.030
inches. Proof: Birmingham, Nitro, 13/1, 13/1, 1 1/8. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 3/4
inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 3/8 inches. Weight: 6 pounds, 7
ounces.
Estimate: $1000 - $1200
