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LOT 1463
Engraved J. Potter 8 Bore Rotary Underlever Double Barrel Ball and Shot Gun - Serial no. 233, 8 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., brown/casehardened/blue finish, walnut stock. This gun was converted into a dangerous game ball gun from a larger wild-fowling shotgun and dates to circa 1880. The rib has a niter blue blade front and flat folding
two-leaf rear sights graduated for 100 and
200 yards and is signed “J POTTER. HIGH STREET. LYNN.” The back action
locks are also signed “J. POTTER” and have non-rebounding hammers. The bottom
of the barrels have proofs, “H.S,” and the serial number which is repeated on the lower tang. The various components feature scroll and border engraving. The stock and forearm
are checkered. Measurements: 3 1⁄2 inch chambers, 1 3⁄4 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1⁄2 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 14 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Fine overall as modified and refinished. 80% brown remains on the barrels, traces of case colors and blue finish remain on the action components, 90% plus blue remains on the buttplate over some pits, and there is crisp engraving and general mild wear. The wood has crisp checkering, some small repairs, undersized buttstock with nice figure, small chips at the edges of the butt, and minor wear. Mechanically fine. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,500
LOT 1464
Engraved Wilkinson & Son .577 (Black Powder Express) Harvey 1866 Patent Rotary Underlever Hammer Double Rifle - Serial no. 5973, 577 cal., 28 1/4 inch solid rib bbl., brown/casehardened/blue finish, walnut stock. This early double rifle, manufactured in circa 1870, incorporates Charles Harvey’s 1866 patented retractable strikers (166 use number). The firing pins are linked to brass blocks connected to each hammer and are non-rebounding. It has a beaded blade front sight, flat folding three-leaf rear sight (100, 200, and 300 yard leaves with inlaid sight lines), “WILKINSON & SON. GUN MAKERS TO HER MAJESTY. PALL MALL. LONDON” signed on the rib, two sets of
London proofs (28 bore marking, not nitro), “WILKINSON & SON/No. 166/PATENT/1866.” on
top of the frame, “WILKINSON & SON” signed on each of the locks, sliding half-cock safeties, scroll and
border engraving along with floral designs, “WILKINSON’S. PATENT./LEVER FORE END.” on the forearm lever, “PATENT” on the rear forearm hardware, sling eyes on the rib and bottom of the buttstock, checkered
forearm and straight wrist stock, and 14 1/4 inch length of pull. CONDITION: Very good with 85% plus refinished brown on the barrels along with visible twist patterns and distinct rib markings, 40% case colors
remaining on the locks and action, 90% high polish blue remaining on the trigger guard, 70% blue remaining on the buttplate, smooth gray and brown patina on the faded areas, general minor marks and scratches, minimal signs of oxidation and light pitting, and general mild wear. The wood is also very good and has crisp checkering,
some spotted discoloration on the butt, and light scratches and dings. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1465
Rare A.G. Genez, New York Retailed French 8 Bore Double Barrel Lefaucheux Patent Underlever Hammer Duck Gun - Serial no. 22239, 8 Bore gauge, 38 1/4 inch solid rib bbl., browned/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This rare pinfire big bore gun was made in France and retailed in New York by the firm
of A.G. Genez and is dated “1869”. With browned twist barrels signed “A.G. GENEZ. MAKER. N.Y.” on the concave rib and “LEOPOLD BERNARD A PARIS” on the underside. Bernard is regarded as one of the finest French barrel makers of the 19th
century. Casehardened action and back action locks. Figured walnut butt with checkered grip. CONDITION: Barrels retaining 95% original thinning browned finish, signature crisp. Action and locks retaining 60% fading original
casehardened finish, butt plate bright. Stock well figured with some light handling marks, checkering well defined. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
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