Details of Lot 183
W. & C. SCOTT
A SCARCE 10 BORE 'THE PREMIER GUN' BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 33618

30-inch Damascus barrels with 2 7/8-inch chambers about 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the Scott Patent frame, backlocks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and numerous scenes of game birds and waterfowl in landscapes, Patent block safety action, backlocks with Patent Crystal indicators and retaining some of its original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate and semi pistol grip, 8lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof

The gun was built circa 1883 and is of exceptional quality. It retains a very high degree of its original finish

Please note that VAT @ 5% is payable on the hammer price

Sold for £2400
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Olympia, West London
12 December 2006
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply