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Includes an extra matching set
of 28 inch barrels with 2 3/4 inch
chambers and chokes marked
“65%”/”75%”. The gun and extra
barrel set are all housed in a leather
bound takedown case containing
two nickel snap caps, a nickel oiler,
cleaning rod, and factory data sheet
on the lid. Barrel dimensions for set
“II” (U/O): bore diameter nine inches
from the breech both proved at .729
inches and both measured at .733
inches; choke constriction .025/.040
inches; minimum wall thickness
.028/.026 inches. Barrel and stock
measurements for set “I” (U/O):
bore diameter nine inches from the
breech both proved at .729 inches
and measured at .732/.731 inches;
choke constriction .006/.013 inches;
minimum wall thickness .026/.027
inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; inch 2 5/16 drop at heel; 14 7/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 7 lbs 13 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue, gold, and casehardened finishes with the slightest amount of wear at the muzzles and minor handling evidence overall. The wood is also excellent with only a few tiny blemishes and sharp carving and checking. The extra barrels are excellent with minor handling/ use evidence and the case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 55,000 - 85,000
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