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The watertable is marked with serial number,
patent information, and “E” grade marking. The gun
features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic
safety. The gun is fitted with a gorgeous beautifully figured
and fancy checkered forend with engraved casehardened iron
and Anson style release as a well as a pistol grip stock
with checkered side panels and wrap-over wrist
checkering with scalloped borders, arrowhead
carved drop points, a horn grip cap, blank
inscription oval, and engraved and casehardened
heel and toe plates around the checkered butt.
Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore
diameter nine inches from the breech .733/.733
inches; choke constriction .022/.024 inches;
minimum wall thickness .029/.029 inches; 1 11/16
inch drop at comb; 2 11/16 inch drop at heel; 14
1/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 3 oz.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine overall as
masterfully embellished, retaining 99% blue and
gold finishes, 95% casehardened finish, minor
handling evidence, a few small pits on the barrel,
and sharp checkering on the stock and forend.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 7,000 - 10,000
Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore
diameter nine inches from the breech
.744/.738 inches; choke constriction .037/.018
inches; minimum wall thickness .016/.024
inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch
drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull;
weight 8 lbs. 4 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall as professionally
upgraded, retaining 99% blue and deep
casehardened finishes, minor handling
evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock
and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Frank Brownell Collection.
Estimate: 15,000 - 25,000