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Engraved W. Griffiths Side Lever Back Action Hammer Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Shotguns Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,750.00 USD
Engraved W. Griffiths Side Lever Back Action Hammer Shotgun
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Engraved W. Griffiths Side Lever Back Action Hammer Shotgun

There are flourishes of floral scroll engraving on the lock plates, receiver, trigger plate, break lever, hammers and forearm hardware. There are game scenes engraved on the lock plates, bottom of the receiver and on the trigger guard. The left lock plate shows two pheasants, the right lock plate shows two quail, the bottom of the receiver shows a rabbit and the trigger guard shows a dog chasing a quail. The water table has the "Crown/V" proofmark stamped on both sides. The barrels have a single brass bead sight and the rib is engraved "WILLIAM GRIFFITHS, LATE J.W. EDGE MANCHESTER". Choked .003/.020 and has 2 3/4 inch chambers with an extractor. Mounted on a nice straight grain, multi-point checkered splinter walnut forearm with horn forend tip and straight grip stock with silver initial oval and checkered bare butt with engraved heel and toe plates. Length of pull is 14 3/4 inches.

Manufacture: Griffiths
Model: double barrel
BBL: 29 3/4 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 16
Finish: blue/coin
Grips:
Serial Number: 1959

Professionally refinished, the blue components retain 99% of the high quality finish with some scattered minor scratches, dings and minor high edge wear. There is scattered minor pitting under the finish on the rib and buttplates. The receiver and lock plates are polished bright with some dings, nicks and scratches. Most of the engraving remains well defined. The barrels have been sleeved. The wood is very good as refinished with a repaired chip at the toe along with some scattered minor scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.