Details of Lot 141
J. HARKOM & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 2081/2

28-inch replacement barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, doll's head extensions, damascus ribs, the frames and numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, No.1 retaining traces of original hardening colour, No.2 with repair and additional strengthening bolster, the maker's name signed within a scrolled banner, distinctively carved fences, 14 1/4-inch figured stocks with chequered butt plates, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2

The replacement barrels were fitted by Fred Ward in 1963. The guns were converted to ejector at this time as well. Copies of the original correspondence relating to the re-barelling work are included with the gun.
Country of origin: Scotland/Date of manufacture: circa 1910

Sold for £950
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
26 April 2023
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply