B. & J. Cooper, New York. Extremely rare American, silver mounted, 23-bore double barreled flintlock sporting gun, ca.1810: Extraordinarily rare and fine American, silver-mounted, 23-bore double barreled flintlock sporting gun in the best British tradition, ca.1810. Weight: 5 ½ Lbs. Fine 30” Damascus steel barrels with gold-lined touch-holes, excellent bores (.590”/.590”), and which externally retain much of the original brown finish. Extremely high quality, mechanically perfect, locks with internal parts retaining most of the original fire blue color left from the final “drawing” or tempering required after quenching during the hardening process. Externally the locks retain much of the original finish even in the bottoms of the pans which show little evidence of use. Nicely engraved false breech with no corrosion whatever. Handsomely engraved fine silver mounts all in superb condition as is the highly figured American Walnut stock. Original horn-tipped ramrod with functional steel worm on the hidden end. B. & J. Cooper were set up at 19 Partition Street, New York, N.Y. from 1803 to 1831. They were primarily rifle and pistol maker’s and very highly regarded for their excellent workmanship, particularly for their dueling pistols some of which were silver mounted. This silver mounted double flintlock sporting gun we have here is the only example, of this quality, by this or any other American maker that I am aware of. Price: $ POR
James Purdey & Sons Sidelock SxS 12 bore Shotgun: A Pre-Owned James Purdey Side By Side Best Quality 12 Bore Sidelock Ejector Self Opening Fitted with two Sets Of 28 inch Barrels Rose & Scroll Engraving By Ken Hunt. Price: $25,000
Action: Sidelock Ejector Self Opening
Triggers: Double Trigger
Safety: Automatic
Barrel Length: Two Sets Of 28 inch Barrels
Chamber: 2 3/4 Inch
Rib: Raised Tapered File Cut
Chokes: Barrel Set One 1/4 & 1/2, Barrel Set two 3/4 & Full
Type: Deluxe Gade Walnut
Length: 15 1/2 Inches
Bend:
Cast:
Grip: Traditional Straight Hand
Butt End Finish: 1 Inch Leather Covered Pad
Forend: Splinter Style
Weight: 6 Lbs – 13 Oz
Case: Double Leather Moter Case
Date of Manufacture: 1979
A.H. Fox, Philadelphia CE, 20ga. SxS: 28” barrels choked Full/Mod, 2 ivory sights, 6lb gun, #4 weight barrels, rounded pistol grip, Double trigger, ejector, gun retains 99% bright color case hardening, blue and wood finish, with just minor scratches and sharp edge wear. A great small bore rare gun in top condition perfect screws. LOP – 14 ¾” to buttplate. Price: $16,500
W.W. GREENER FH70 GRADE BOXLOCK 12 GAUGE SIDE-BY-SIDE DOUBLE SHOTGUN: 12 bore, 26″ barrels choked Imp. & Mod. (R- .004″ L- .036″) bore dia. both barrels .729″. Top lever, auto ejector’s, with weight 6lbs 5oz. Stock measures: LOP: 14 1/4″ to a factory horn buttplate. Comb: 1 1/4″ Heel: 2 5/8″. In beautiful as new, unused original condition. 100% original casehardened finish. Mint wood and checkering. Price: $16,500
William Evans (from Purdey) Sidelock SXS Shotgun in 12 ga: 30″ barrels, 2-1/2″ chambers, choked open modified and full (.010/.030). Game rib with doll’s head third bite. Sidelock action features bushed pins, double triggers and automatic safety. Built circa 1902, this was William Evans’ top of the line. Profusely engraved with rose and scroll and deep leaf carved fences, which add a distinctive visual touch. Gun retains a pleasing patina of latent case colors that add a wonderful background. Straight hand stock of exceptional figured French walnut and original flat top checkering. Measures 1-1/2″ heel x 2-1/2″ comb x 14-1/2″ LOP over a leather pad. Weighs 6 lbs, 12 oz. A really attractive vintage game gun, by a well-known London firm. Leather trunk case. Price: $7,650