Product Details
J. WOODWARD & SONS
A 12-BORE 'THE AUTOMATIC' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5132,
for 1897, 29in. nitro Whitworth-steel barrels, the rib engraved 'JAMES WOODWARD & SONS. 64 ST. JAMES'S STREET, LONDON. S.W.', and 'MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL', the breech end gold-inlaid '2', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, some pits and dents, arcaded fences, removable striker discs, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, protruding tumbler pivots with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the makers name in elaborate cartouches, the action face with 'THE AUTOMATIC TRADEMARK. JAMES WOODWARD & SONS', some surface patination in places, 14 7/8in. stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a brass-mounted oak case (some damage, lock dislodged)
Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:
Completed: 4th August 1897
For: J. Gardner Muir
Description: No. 2 of a pair of hammerless ejector game guns
Weight: 6lb. 7oz.
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: 29in. Whitworth Steel
Choke: Both 1/4 Choke
Stock: 14 3/4in.
Notes:
Action without clips
Guard padded with leather to prevent knocking on second finger
John Gardner Muir, resided at Hillcrest, Market Harborough and Badanloch, Kinbrace, Sutherland
Please click HERE to view Terms & Conditions. Please note all Lots are listed in accordance with UK Law, for overseas buyers, please ensure you are familiar with your relevant local firearms and customs regulations before bidding.
Estimate £3,000-5,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act