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Lot 307:J. Burrow 10 Bore Double Barrel Rotary Underlever Hammer Shotgun

May 13th, 2022|Rock Island, IL

Lot 307:J. Burrow 10 Bore Double Barrel Rotary Underlever Hammer Shotgun

May 13th, 2022|Rock Island, IL

Estimated Price$2,500 - $4,000

Fine J. Burrow 10 Bore Double Barrel Rotary Underlever Hammer Shotgun

Manufactured c. 1896 with browned Damascus barrels with a concave rib with bead sight and signed “J. BURROW. PRESTON”. The border engraved casehardened rounded action has percussion fences, rebounding backaction locks each signed “J. BURROW”, and a blued trigger guard. The figured walnut semi-pistol grip stock has a grooved dark horn buttplate, checkered grip and forearm, and dark horn forend tip. It has original Birmingham nitro proof marks. Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 1 3/4 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 10 lbs. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

ConditionVery good. The barrels retain 90% older rebrowned finish and a clear rib signature. The action and locks each have 80% strong original casehardened finish. The trigger guard retains traces of original blued finish. The stock is good and has numerous scattered age related storage and handling marks and bruises and generally well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerBritish

ModelDouble Barrel

TypeShotgun

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge10 bore

Barrel32 inch solid rib

Finishbrowned/casehardened/blued

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL