Lot 748 Detail
12 Gauge E. M. Reilly Boxlock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun
Serial no. 32665. 12 gauge. Shortened 29 3/4-inch Damascus barrels. Game rib with
locking doll's head. Case-hardened boxlock action, fully engraved with fine foliate
scroll. Ejectors. Automatic safety. Checkered straight stock of dark figured walnut. Thick
horn buttplate. Vacant silver oval. Checkered splinter fore-end with Anson release.
Condition: Fine, as partially redone. Barrels show 75-80% browning
with a few minor dents and bulges near the muzzle. Bright bores. Action shows a silver
patina. Reblued triggerguard and floorplate. Triggerguard tang shows losses to engraving.
Refinished wood shows nicks and handling marks. Re-checkered stock.
Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bore: 0.731/0.728 inches. Chambers: 2 5/8 inches. Chokes:
0.006/0.007 inches (Improved Cylinder). Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.022 inches. Proof:
Birmingham, Nitro, 12, 13/1, 2 1/2", 1 1/8 oz. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 inches.
Drop at comb: 1 3/4 inches. Drop at heel: 2 3/4 inches. Weight: 6 pounds, 5 ounces.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
