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WATSON BROS.
A 12-BORE WATSON BROS. 1894 PATENT SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6857,
28in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, rib engraved 'WATSON BROS. 29 OLD BOND STREET. LONDON.', and gold-inlaid '2' at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, T.W. Watson, A.H. Watson and T. Brain patent non-selective single trigger, patent no. 10986 of 6th June 1894, shell-engraved fences, the action, lockplates and furniture finely carved in relief with bold scrolling acanthus on a matted background, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, the furniture with renewed blued finish, 13 7/8in. figured stock (likely replacement), weight 6lb. 8oz.
Other Notes: The characteristic style and fine quality of the engraving on this gun points to the work of Harry Kell (born Henry Albert Kell) or his workshop, who regularly undertook work for Watson Bros. in addition to many other great names of English gunmaking.
Harry Kell (1881-1958), was revolutionary in his designs and is widely regarded as one of the best and most influential engravers in British gunmaking history. Amongst his many achievements, he is credited with engraving the miniature guns for H.M. The Queen's dolls house and also the one presented to King George V on the occasion of his Silver Jubilee
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Estimate £4,000-6,000
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