Details of Lot 236
STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7877

30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, broad flat rib, the frame, locks and side lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 2-inch extension, leather covered cheek pad, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, bores pitted and marked, right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, leather case
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was completed in July 1912 for Sir Evelyn de la Rue, Bt, with a flat top rib. The gun has been recently stripped, cleaned and re-jointed.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulborough, West Sussex
22 April 2020
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply