Lot 1465 Detail
.410 Midland Gun Co. Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun with Case.
Serial no. 113139. .410. 28-inch barrels. Game rib marked: Midland Gun Co., Birmingham,
England. Blued action engraved with foliate scroll details. Rebounding back-action locks.
Checkered half-pistolgrip stock of straight-grain walnut. Round knob. Vacant silver oval.
Checkered pull-off splinter fore-end. Canvas covered trunk case with leather trim. Single
brass lock. Red baize interior. Leather label marked: John R. Gow & Sons, Dundee.
Condition: Good. Barrels show 80 - 90% bluing turning brown with deep
pitting under fore-end. Bores show areas of deep pitting mostly near breech. Action shows
a gray-brown patina with some blued finish on locks. Deformed triggerguard. Refinished
stock shows nicks and scratches. Fore-end shows a replaced section in center. Refreshed
checkering. Case in fair condition missing sides of lid. Trim shows tears and losses.
Interior shows pilling, losses and discoloration. Canvas shows tears, fading and scuffing.
Data: Barrel Dimensions: Chokes: 0.00/0.020-inches (Cylinder/Full). Chambers: 3-inches.
Proof: Birmingham, Nitro, 410, 405, 3", 9/16 oz. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14
1/2-inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2-inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/8-inches. Cast-off: 1/8-inches.
Weight: 4 pounds, 2 ounces. Gun is deemed unsafe to fire due to deep pitting in bores.
Estimate: $700 - $1000
