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R. Ellis & Sons SxS 12 Ga SN: 1099

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:325.00 USD Estimated At:650.00 - 850.00 USD
R. Ellis & Sons SxS 12 Ga SN: 1099
Antique side-by-side double barrel exposed hammer shotgun chambered for 12 gauge shells, manufactured in Birmingham, England circa 1879-1897. Features fine scroll pattern engraving, 31.25" damascus barrels with solid concave sighting rib, extractor, silver post front sight, double trigger, knurled hammer spurs, knurled top lever, hand checkered walnut splinter forend with metal tip and semi-pistol grip shoulder stock with inlayed oval escutcheon & hard rubber buttplate. The barrels retain good damascus patterns with the browned finish primarily worn showing scattered rust tones. The balance of the metal surfaces display a aged grey patina with scattered light surface rust and some case colors retained around the hammers. Action is sound with minor play in the lock-up, the bores are good and the wood stocks are good with a loss on the right side of the forend. Condition is NRA Good. ***Antique Firearm***