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LOT 3461
Factory Engraved Webley & Scott 20 Gauge Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no.
138778, 20 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel barrels with a
dual bead sights on the smooth concave solid rib, 1968 dated Birmingham proof marks, choke constrictions of .006/.023 inches, and 3
inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened boxlock action which displays scroll engraving and “WEBLEY &
SCOTT” signatures on either side. The gun features double triggers and an automatic tang mounted safety. The gun is fitted with an attractively figured
and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and a straight grip stock with carved drop points, a blank inscription oval, and a leather covered
recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 1/4 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 5 lbs. 13 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 97% original blue finish, 85% original case colors, some minor scratches, some wear to the recoil pad, stress line at the upper tang, and a few pressure marks in the mostly
sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
LOT 3460
Factory Engraved W. J. Jeffery & Co. Ltd. Boxlock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 38645, 12 gauge, 28
inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the smooth
concave solid rib which is signed “W. J. JEFFERY & Co. Ltd. 9. GOLDEN SQUARE. REGENT STREET. LONDON. W.1.”, a flourish of engraving at the
breech, “SLEEVED” marked ahead of the 1986 dated London reproof marks on the flats, import mark under forend, choke constrictions of .010/.026
inches, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened boxlock action which displays attractive scroll engraving surrounding
“W. J. JEFFERY & Co. Ltd./LONDON” banners on either side. The gun features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety with gold inlaid “SAFE” indicator.
The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and a straight grip stock with carved drop points, blank inscription oval,
and a checkered bare butt. Stock measurements: 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 9 oz.
CONDITION: Very good as professionally refurbished retaining 98% blue finish, smooth grey finish on the action, light handling evidence, and mostly crisp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
LOT 3459
Factory Engraved Abercrombie & Fitch Retailed Zoli & Rizzini Double Barrel
Shotgun - Serial no. 4909, 12 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Built with
blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted solid rib, “-ABERCROMBIE & FITCH/-MADE-IN-ITALY-” retail
marking on left, 1967 dated Italian proof marks, choke constrictions of .010/.023 inches, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractor. The
barrels are fitted to a casehardened boxlock action which displays light border engraving and features double triggers, gas checked firing pins,
and automatic tang mounted safety. The gun is fitted with a lightly figured and multi-point checkered beavertail forend and round knob pistol grip stock
with blank inscription oval and a black checkered buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 11/17 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 8 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence, stress line at the upper tang, and sharp checkering on the stock and
forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,250
LOT 3457
Factory Engraved Webley & Scott Sidelock Double
Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 92815, 12 gauge,
28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut stock.
Built with blued steel barrels with a single bead sight on
the smooth concave solid rib, “WEBLEY & SCOTT Ltd.” and
“LONDON & BIRMINGHAM.” signed on the right and left respectively, London proof marks,
choke constrictions of .005/.040 inches, and 2 1/2 inch chambers with automatic ejectors.
The barrels are fitted to a casehardened sidelock action which displays scroll engraving
and “WEBLEY & SCOTT Ltd.” signatures on either lockplate. The gun features double triggers, bushed
firing pins, and an automatic tang mounted safety. The gun is fitted with an attractively figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and a straight grip stock with carved drop points, a blank
inscription oval, and a checkered bare butt. Included is a wood and canvas takedown case. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 11/16 inch drop at heel; 15 9/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 7 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 90% original blue finish with most of the loss on the left breech and triggerguard/lower tang, 98% original case colors, light handling evidence, and well-defined checkering on the stock and forend.
Mechanically excellent. The case is very good.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3458
Factory Engraved Webley & Scott 20 Gauge Boxlock Double Barrel
Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 141605, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl.,
blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel barrels
with a single bead sight on the matted solid rib, 1970 dated Birmingham
proof marks, choke constrictions of .003/.026 inches, and 3 inch chambers
with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened boxlock
action which displays scroll engraving and “WEBLEY & SCOTT” signatures on either side. The gun features double
triggers and an automatic tang mounted safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered splinter
forend with engraved fittings and a straight grip stock with carved drop points, a blank inscription oval, and a checkered bare butt.
Included is a wood and canvas takedown case. Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 6 lbs.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500