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Rare Cased and Engraved Webley & Scott Model 728 Side by Side 28 Gauge Shotgun with Accessories

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Shotguns Start Price:1,300.00 USD Estimated At:2,750.00 - 4,250.00 USD
Rare Cased and Engraved Webley & Scott Model 728 Side by Side 28 Gauge Shotgun with Accessories
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Rare Cased and Engraved Webley & Scott Model 728 Side by Side 28 Gauge Shotgun with Accessories

Between 1966 and 1968 only 40 of these 28 gauge shotguns were manufactured. There is extensive floral scroll engraving covering the receiver, trigger plate, trigger guard, break lever and forearm hardware. There is even a flourish of floral scroll on the breech end of the rib. The barrels have a single steel bead sight, are choked .003/.020 and have 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The top of the right barrel is engraved "WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND" and the right barrel is engraved "SERVICE ARMAMENT. CO. RIDGEFIELD. NJ,.U.S.A." Mounted on a nicely figured, multi-point checkered walnut forearm and straight grip stock with teardrop flats, blank initial oval and a checkered bare butt. Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. With a canvas covered takedown hardcase, a two piece cleaning rod, original hang tag, two nickel plated snap caps, nickel plated oiler, bore brush, bore mop, patch holder, box of patches and an information pamphlet.

Manufacture: Webley & Scott Ltd
Model: 728
BBL: 25 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 28
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 728183

Near new with only a few scattered minor handling/storage marks overall. Mechanically excellent. The case is good with some discoloration and wear.