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Category - Stephen Grant Shotguns - Hammer Shotguns

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Stephen Grant Shotguns
Hammer Shotguns

Stephen Grant 12 ga. Hammer Sidelever Shotgun ca 1870's

Description:
FS/ no trades. Stephen Grant sidelever hammer 12 ga shotgun in pristine restored condition. The gun was professionally restored in the UK to include modern steel sleeved barrels, replacement stock and splinter forend. The 30 inch  barrels have been Birmingham reproofed for 2 3/4 inch chambers in 2017. The bores are pristine brite and the tig welded sleeve juncture is barely visible, even in sunlight. Briley Thin Wall chokes of Skeet, Modified an Full are included. The action is of the EC Hodges style and is stamped with his trademark on the breech face and action flat. The Hodges system employstwo free floating bolts to engagewith side projectionson the rear lump as well as a single Purdey-like bite. The action is extremely tight and closes like a bank vault. The locks are a traditional rebounding back action style. A long tang provides added strength to the wrist. The receiver is fully engraved in foliate scroll style. This gun was originall one of a pair, having the number 1 engraved on the top rib. An engraved blued perforated metal buttplate is inletted. Offered at $7349 shipped Registered CONUS to the buyer. Reasonable Offers Considered.

Price: $7,349.00

Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Stephen Grant
Model: Back Action Hammer
Serial Number: 3271
Barrel Length: 30 Inches
Bore Info: Left .724 - .Rt .726
Chambers: 2 3/4 Inches
Ejectors: Extractor
Condition: Pristine
Metal Condition: Immaculate
Wood Condition: Immaculate
Bore Condition: Perfect
Barrel Type: Modern steel, Sleeved
Action: Back action
Triggers: Double
Stock: Figured Walnut
Stock Dimensions:
14 3/4 inches
Stock Drop: 1 3/4 inches face
Stock Comb: 1 5/8 inches
Stock Heel: 2 1/4 inches
Stock Cast: 1/8 inches
Fore End: Splinter - Anson Latch
Butt Pad: Engraved Metal
LOP: 14 3/4 inches
Rib: Broad Flat Live Pidgeon type
Finish: Rust Blued
Weight: 7# - 3 oz.
Manufacture Date: 1872
Chokes: Briley Thin Wall
Engraving: Foliate Scroll
Item Location: Oregon
Proof:Nitro: Birmingham 2017
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .032
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .032