Fine Modern & Antique Arms - June 2021 : Sale A0621 Lot 1755
JOHN WILKES A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5891, with extra barrels,

Product Details

JOHN WILKES
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5891, with extra barrels,
for 1913, original 28in. nitro barrels with matt Churchill rib, the tubes engraved 'JOHN WILKES. 79 BEAK STREET. REGENT STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both;
new 27in. nitro barrels (in 1977) with smooth Churchill rib, the tubes engraved 'JOHN WILKES. 79. BEAK STREET, REGENT STREET, LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke;
treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed finish with reblued screws and safety catch, 14in. replacement stock including 1in. wooden extension, knot split at hand, weight 6lb. 1oz. (28in. barrels) and 5lb. 15oz. (27in. barrels), in a leather case with provision for both sets of barrels



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Estimate £500-700

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act