Description:

Ward & Sons 12-bore boxlock SxS sporting gun circa 1930, serial number 1715; case-hardened action with foliate scroll, checkered straight grip stock of figured walnut with horn buttplate, checkered pull-off splinter forend, extractors, third bite, automatic safety, cone-sided fences, game rib with extension, barrels choked Cylinder/Improved Modified, 2 5/8 inch chamber.
overall L43 3/4" barrels L28" ***Subject to State & Federal Firearms Laws***

Other Notes: J. WARD & SON, Gun & Rifle Makers, 24/27 Bath Street, Snow Hill, Birmingham 1859-1870 & then 2 ST. Mary's Row, Birmingham 1874-1932. Later transitioned to Warwickshire Gun & Mafg. Co., Ltd. t/a Ward & Sons 1938-1964.

    Condition:
  • Very Good. Barrels show 70-80% blued finish with spotting. Bores show light frosting. Both barrels show dents at midpoint. Action shows a silver brown patina. Stock shows two small cracks at lower section of grip. Wood shows handling marks.

    Barrel Dimensions: Bore: 0.727/0.726 inches. Chokes: 0.000/0.028 inches Cylinder/Improved Modified. Chambers: 2 5/8 inches. Proof: Birmingham, Nitro, 13/1, 13, 1 1/8. Note gun is out of proof due to enlarged left bore. Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.0280. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 inches. Drop at comb: 1 5/8 inches. Drop at heel: 2 3/8 inches. Cast: None. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz.



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West Columbia, SC, US

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