Lot 3453 Detail
''The Royal Presentation'' Gold Inlaid, Engraved and Cased Frank Malin .410 Sidelock
Shotgun Commemorating the Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer
Serial no. 81003, .410 gauge, 27 3/4-inch side-by-side barrels, the matted and fine
British scroll-engraved solid rib gold inlaid: "F.E. Malin, London, Ont."; full
and improved chokes; case-hardened breech with gold inlaid borders; gold floral motifs on
each sidelock, accompanied by engraved fine scroll; gold inlaid low relief crown motif on
bottom of frame surrounded by gold inlaid inscription: THE ROYAL PRESENTATION; double
triggers; brass bead front sight; extractors; manual safety; rib on right side of
triggerguard bow. Oil-finished and checkered select walnut stocks; splinter fore-end,
checkered butt; gold oval escutcheon inlaid on bottom of butt. Length of pull 14
7/8-inches. Weight of approximately 5 lbs. Brassbound oak and leather case with Frank E.
Malin & Son label; lined in blue velvet; snapcaps, oil bottle, three horn-handled
screwdrivers; wood cleaning rod with cleaning tips; case key.
Condition: Excellent. Minor nick on left barrel near muzzle. Case and
accessories excellent. Gun appears unused. Minor bug damage to screwdriver handles. Minor
marks on case exterior.
Accompanied by copy of Boswell/Malin Practical Gun and Rifle Makers catalogue, in which
an example of The Royal Presentation is pictured in color
Estimate: $8000 - $12000
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