Description:

G.E. Lewis & Sons 12-bore boxlock SxS sporting gun manufactured in 1940, serial number 16322; marked "G.E. Lewis, Birmingham" on barrels, case-hardened boxlock action with 50-60% foliate scroll engraving, finely checkered pistolgrip stock of straight-grain walnut pinned at head with tear drop backup plates, horn grip cap, Period Silver's style recoil pad, checkered pull-off splinter forend, game rib, extractors, automatic safety.
overall L44 1/2" barrel L28"
***Subject to State & Federal Firearms Laws***

Other Notes: One of a very few manufactured in 1940,War time disruption meant that it was not until 1949 that production once again hit it's stride. the last family proprietor was the grandson of the founder and bore his name. John Harris took over in 1989 and the records were restarted at SN 16900 and new gun numbered thereafter in that series.

    Condition:
  • Very Good. As partially redone. Barrels show 94-96% bluing thinning in areas. Bright bores with some frosting. Left barrel shows very small area of pitting near muzzle.

    ACTION: shows 30-40% of later darkened finish. Refinished stock shows handling marks and older scratches. Recoil pad shows hardening and wear. Forend shows handling marks. Checkering shows wear and filling.



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December 3, 2010 2:00 PM EST
West Columbia, SC, US

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