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Category - Stephen Grant Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double

Category
Stephen Grant Shotguns
Shotguns - English Double

Stephen Grant & Sons 20 Ga – STUNNING 99% FACTORY FINISH, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Stephen Grant, 1950-68, 20 Gauge, 5lbs. 8oz., Chokes IC/M, LOP 14 5/8", DAH 2 1/16", DAC 1 7/16"
Serial Number:  18837 

It is a rare event when a modern-day Stephen Grant crosses my path.  The gun we have here is a BEST London 20 bore, assisted opening, sidelock, ejector gun with a serial number 18837 built between 1950 and 1968 based upon the proof marks (we have requested an Atkin, Grant, and Lang copy of the original build information.  We may have it by the time this gun is sold) and it is in near new, 99% factory condition in all metal and wood finishes.  If you examine the photos closely you will see the extraordinary sculpting of the frame, double contours on the bottom of the action, decorative fluted fences, and perfect metal to metal fit, and perfect screws.  The engraving is still sharp displaying the rough feeling of the engraver’s hooks, and precisely hand-cut English scroll and fancy borders throughout.  The 28” chopper lump barrels are perfectly struck, have perfect mirror bores, 99% of the London rust blue finish, a smooth tapered game rib, the factory finish marks still on the breech face, tight as new on the hinge and breech face.  The gun has barely been fired.  The assisted opening action is decisive, but easy to close once loaded.  The wood is spectacular exhibition Turkish walnut, fit to perfect to the action, forend metal, and trigger guard, having excellent shooting dimensions, sharp drop points and a diamond shaped wrist.  The gun weighs 5 ½ pounds and balances to perfection on the hinge pin.  Add the 2 ¾” heavy proofs (for 1-ounce loads) and you have the perfect package.  Atkin, Grant, and Lang is an amalgamation of 3 of the most well-known, highly respected gunmakers in London.  They are still building some of the finest guns in the world on custom order basis and it takes years to have one made for you.  This is a rare opportunity to own a basically new BEST London gun at a fraction of the cost in today’s new gun market and have it delivered within a week or so.  The photos tell the visual story, the tables below tell the specifications.  Cased in an English leather case, you won’t be disappointed in this gun.  The value and perfection are all there, and guns of this nature only go up in value as you enjoy their use.  Thanks for looking.


Barrels
Barrel Length:   28" chopper lump
Chokes:   .010/.018 IC/M
Bores:   mirror
Bore Diameter:   .620/.618
Wall Thickness:   .022/.021
% Blue:   99% factory blue
Chambers:   2 3/4" heavy proof 1oz.
Ribs:   tight-bells
Sights:   front silver

Action
Action:   tight-Centered
Ejectors:   strong, timed
Receiver Condition:   99% factory Case Color
Screws:   perfect
Engraving:   sharp, clear; fine scroll; double sculpted bottom frame; fancy breech balls
Trigger Type:   double-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   99% factory charcoal blue

Stock
Type:   English/splinter; highly figured Turkish walnut
LOP:   14 5/8"
LOP To End Of Wood:   14 5/8"
DAH:   2 1/1"
DAC:   1 7/16"
Cast:   H 1/4" off T 3/8" off
Checkering Condition:   perfect; drop points; diamond wrist
Butt Treatment:   checkered butt

INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc.

Payment and Shipping
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in CO, FL, MI, WI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $470.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. We accept C&R licenses for shipping on C&R eligible guns.

Other
Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking!We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.

Price: $29,500.00

Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge