Details of Lot 256
WATSON BROS.
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, CONVERTED FROM A DOUBLE BARREL RIFLE, NO. 12352

28-inch replacement barrels by William Ford, with 3-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the grip with engraved reinforcing side plates, 14 1/4-inch highly figured pistol grip stock including cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, left horn repaired, 8lb. 4oz., nitro proof, open leather case with lift-out compartment, W W Greener label

Sold for £700
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
14 April 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply