Built in 1909, these best deluxe lightweight Boxlock ejectors are so typical of a style that befits the period. Made with 30" barrels choked 1/4 and 1/2. Chambered to 2 3/4" with a minimum wall thickness of .020". The 14 1/2" stocks are complemented with 5/8" buffalo horn extensions done to suit the period with chequered butt ends and engraved pins.Cast off to 3/8" with a Gun weight of 6lb 8oz.
Stock dimensions are 14 1/2” length with 5/8” horn Bend 1 9/16” 2 1/32” Cast off 3/8”
Bore sizes are 1 Left .735” Right .732” 2 Left .736” Right .734” min wall 1 .021” 2 .020”
Adorned with the finest small scroll with Oak leaf carved fences and Scallop back actions, these guns come in their original case which has been sympathetically restored.
All for the sum of £7950.
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.
Watson Bros was founded by Thomas Watson in 1875, taking over the premises of Durs Egg. In 1885 Thomas Senior handed over the firm to his two sons - Arthur and Thomas. The Watson Bros records go back to 1875 from our original premises in Pall Mall all the way through to Towerbridge Road where we manufacture and restore guns today.
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12 BORE /side by side
Beautifully restored by ourselves this 12 bore sidelock ejector.With very good condition 27" barrels with 2 3/4 chambers, 1/4 and 3/4 chokes. Minimum wall thickness of .028" in both bores. Bore sizes of Left .731" Right .732" proofed at .729" Engraved with small scroll and name inlaid in gold. Carved breech ends and all set off with case colour hardening. All wood stock length of 14 3/4". Wrapped in its beautiful lightweight leather case.
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.
Gun 8004 Built in 1920 - Best side lock ejector - 30" barrels choked full and half with .733" bores. Very good wall thicknesses of minimum .027" and game rib.
This double trigger gun has a third grip, auto-safety and is profusely engraved by Harry Kell in his signature style. The gun has been restocked to 15" with a beautiful piece of wood that befits the period.
The gun weight is 6lb 10oz
Complimented with its beautiful original case, restored but keeping its original label. Complete with its original tools and accessories and for protection, a deluxe new canvas outer.
