Fine Modern & Antique Arms - March 2023 : Sale A0323 Lot 1700
WATSON BROS. A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 8325,

Product Details

WATSON BROS.
A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 8325,
for 1923, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, the rib with acanthus scroll detailing and gold-inlaid '2' at the breech end, the tubes engraved 'WATSON BROS. 7, BURY STREET. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, William and Arthur H. Watson and Thomas Brain patent single trigger, patent no. 10986 of 6th June 1894, the action and furniture finely carved in high relief with scrolling acanthus and ribboned bordering, the makers name in banners to the sides, the underside with an elaborate cartouche engraved 'WATSON'S PATENT ONE TRIGGER', retaining virtually full renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14in. figured stock (chequering refreshed, lightly cast on), weight 6lb. 3oz.



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Estimate £800-1,200

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