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Lot 4796:Factory Engraved William Powell & Son Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

June 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX

Lot 4796:Factory Engraved William Powell & Son Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

June 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,500 - $2,500

Factory Engraved William Powell & Son Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufactured in 1892 per page 128 of Nigel Brown's "British Gunmakers Volume Two: Birmingham, Scotland & the Regions". The barrels are struck with 1994 dated Birmingham nitro reproofs. Chambers marked 2 3/4" with extractor, chokes measured improved modified/improved modified, and 14 5/8" LOP (cast-off).

ConditionVery fine, professionally restored with minor handling evidence, stress cracks at the upper tang and rear of both lockplates, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerWilliam Powell & Son

ModelSide By Side

TypeShotgun

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge12

Barrel30 inch solid rib

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX