Details of Lot 331
J. WOODWARD & SONS
A SCARCE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER FULL CROSSOVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 6888

27-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, file-cut rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much of its renewed hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch figured crossover stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, for the right shoulder and left master eye, 7lb. 9oz., nitro proof
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1928. It appears that it was sleeved and converted by I. M. Crudgington circa 1977.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
12 December 2018
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply