Made in 1907 with 26" barrels. Chambered 76mm 1200bar and choked 1/2.
Action with third grip extension for these heavier loads.
Beautiful pistol grip with a sliver of buffalo horn pad complementing the 14 1/4" stock.
Embellished small scroll with Watson Bros London in raised lettering on the underside.
All for the sum of £7,750.
28 BORE / Pigeon Gun
A new gun ready for the final finishing stage and adjusting to clients measurements.
A self opening sidelock ejector round body with our signature coffin shape action.
Barrels - 29 1/2". Choked both 3/4 presently with a wide raised matted flat top rib giving superb pointability.
A beavertail forend and pistol grip stock made from deluxe walnut.
Actioned round body with sideclips fitted with double triggers.
Engraving ornately carved with Oak leaves, complementary carving down the barrels with a carved/pierced lever adorned with a pheasant head.
The whole piece wrapped in a lightweight brown leather case ,yellow stitching and blue interior.
Specially designed four bore sidelock ejector this is the only correctly proportioned four bore being manufactured in England
Made in our Towerbridge workshop and designed by Michael Louca
Barrel lengths can be from 36" to 42"
Weight is from 17lb to 20lb depending on the cartridge weight which can be 3 1/2 ounces to 4 ounces
Double trigger or single trigger
Pistol grip is advised
Exhibition grade wood
Stocked to your measurements
Engraving is included from one of our many patterns
Guncase is an extra cost dependant on the type of case required
There has always been a fascination for the pigeon gun, this was borne out of seeking an advantage against your competitors at live pigeon shooting, usually their was a lot of money at stake!
To shoot fast and get a good sight picture a broad, higher than normal matted flat top rib was the order of the day this enabled the shooter to shoot high as the bird was always rising out of the trap, of course to guarantee a kill within the perimeter a full choke would often be used.
Bigger cartridges and more pellets so 2¾" or 3" heavy loads were used. To make the gun strong enough side-clips and a third grip were required on the action. Of course with all this came the need for more weight. You can expect a side-by-side pigeon gun to be in excess of
7 1/2 lb to give a stable platform for the shooter.
Nowadays the pigeon gun has seen a resurgence as a high-bird gun. They share the same characteristics in the field, but the pigeon gun has developed into being not just a heavy breeched with heavy load gun. Today's pigeon gun has to have a certain style that goes with it.
30" barrels, high broad flat top matted rib, ¾ or full choke.
Third grip and clips on a larger action.
Single or double trigger
Stock to be pistol grip with long beaver tail for-end and probably adorned with heel and toe pieces. Some are auto safety option.
Carved breechends with heavy engraving.
Complemented with a deluxe case with canvas outer
12 bore
32" barrels with 3" chamber, full choke with an elevated ventilated rib
What adds to the uniqueness of this gun is that it is a true left handed gun with left handed opening and a roundbody single trigger
As ever the 15½” stock is made from deluxe walnut
Adorned with our Edwardian scroll and carved pheasant with the lovely touch of raised lettering
The gun weight is 8 lb – ideal for heavier loads
French blocked case with canvas outer, accessories included
Roundbody with a delightful coffin shape.
Self opening guns available in single or double trigger.
Engraved with game in cover in this case iPheasant Duck partridge .
Cased with accessories.
Weight 6lb 10oz
