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LOT 3490
Magnificent Ken Hunt Signed,
Mythical Themed Relief Master
Engraved, and Gold Inlaid J.
Roberts & Son Sidelock Double
Barrel Ejector Shotgun with Case -
Serial no. 2230, 12 gauge, 28 inch solid rib
bbl., black/brushed bright finish, walnut stock. This fine gun was built with blacked
steel barrels featuring a single white bead sight on the matted concave game rib,
“J. Roberts & Son.” and “London. England” inlaid in gold on the right and left barrels
respectively, 1975 dated London nitro proof marks, 2 3/4” chambers with automatic
ejectors, interchangeable choke tubes (skeet/improved cylinder installed), and a wedge of deep
accanthus leaf engraving at either breech extending 1 1/2 inches towards the muzzle. The barrels are fitted to the brushed bright finished scalloped sidelock
action which displays outstanding deep relief carving on the sideclipped fences and deep cut floral engraving interspersed with mythical designs. The left
side has a mask at either end of the lockplate as well as an eagle eating a snake, the right side also shows a mask at either end of the lockplate and an eagle in
flight, and the underside shows a large devilish mask over “J. ROBERTS & SON”. The figures are cut in high detail and stand out beautifully against the matted
background. The engraving extends to the top lever, both tangs, and the trigger guard, which shows another deep cut mask. The gun features bushed firing
pins, double triggers (front articulated), ribbed cocking indicators, and a tang mounted automatic safety with yet another fantastic mask on the switch itself and
a gold inlaid “SAFE” indicator. The triggerplate is signed “K. C. Hunt 76” for world renowned Master Engraver Ken Hunt, one of the finest engravers to ever put graver
to steel. The gun is fitted with a gorgeous highly figured and mullered bordered multi-point checkered splinter forend with iron engraved to match the action, including
the Anson button release. The straight grip stock is of equal quality and features teardrop carved drop points, blank gold inscription shield, and black leather covered recoil pad. Includes a maker’s
leather flat case containing cleaning rod, cleaning kit, nickel oiler, two nickel snap caps, extra trigger, two turnscrews, and five extra choke tubes (light modified, two improved modified, and two
full). Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at .729 inches and measured .733/.735 inches; minimum wall thickness .025/.025 inches; 1 7/16
inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 10 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% original black finish, 99% original brushed bright finish, minor handling evidence including a few scratches near the right muzzle, a couple minor
dings and scratches in the stock, crisp engraving, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is very fine as are the accessories with some storage/transit type wear. Mechanically
excellent. An excellent opportunity to own a fine gun engraved by one of the finest engravers to ever practice the art!
Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000
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