Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2014 : Sale A1214 Lot 1701 - S2
W. & C. SCOTT & SON A 12-BORE 'THE CONTINENTAL' BOXLOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, serial no. 74768,

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W. & C. SCOTT & SON
A 12-BORE 'THE CONTINENTAL' BOXLOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, serial no. 74768,
30in. nitro barrels with raised tapered matt rib, the tubes engraved 'W. & C. SCOTT & SON "THE CONTINENTAL" 78. SHAFTESBURY AVENUE. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, scoop-back stepped treble-grip action with sideclips and teardrop shoulders, automatic safety, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving and cartouches inscribed 'MADE FOR PABLO NAVARRO VALENCIA', the action flats with Scott trademark and patent use details for T. Southgate ejecting and safety mechanism, patent no. 8239 of 24th April 1893, use number 3409, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 13 3/4in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling eyes and including horn buttplate, bolstered fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a (damaged) leather leg of mutton case

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Estimate £1,000-1,500

S2