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E. Anson & Co. Ltwt SxS Boxlock Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
E. Anson & Co. Ltwt SxS Boxlock Shotgun
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
E. Anson & Co. Lightweight Side-by-Side Boxlock Shotgun, #11325, 20 ga., 2-1/2'' chs., 29'' browned Damascus pattern barrels with silver front bead and third fastener, chokes measure IC/Cyl., with double triggers, automatic top tang safety and extractor; bright finish action is engraved with scenes of a pointer and game birds on each side and is fully scroll engraved on the floorplate, with ''E. Anson & Co.'' gold inlaid on the top lever. Figured stock and splinter forend have an oil finish with blank silver oval on the toe line and decorative gutta percha inlays on the wrist. Length of pull is 14-1/2'' over a ribbed 3/8'' black composition buttplate, weight is 5-1/4 lbs. Records indicate a mfg. date ca. 1897 with corresponding proofmarks on barrel flats along with recent post-1989 reproofs. Condition is fair with scattered dents along barrel edges along with light pitting on the rib. Bores are bright with patchy oxidation and pitting in chambers. Action parts have been polished and reblued over old pitting. Stock is sanded and refinished, and forend is loose, Lower tang is serial numbered 11325. Includes fifteen (15) boxes of 2-1/2'' 20 ga. shotgun shells, all of new mfg. Est.: $800-$1,200. (Antique)