SOLD - 12g hammergun by James Squires - 30 1/2" x 2 1/2" barrels
SOLD – This is a magnificent big gun, built by James Squires of London. Whitworth steel barrels measure 30 1/2″ x 2 1/2″, are black powder proved only and barrel walls measure north of 40 thou, giving the gun an impressive weight of 8lbs 5oz. Engraved on the broad flat top rib is “James Squires, 14 Newcastle Street, Whitechapel, London”, and the rest of the gun is engraved with fine scroll, not dissimilar to a Churchill Premier. There are side clips to the action, percussion fences, extremely ornate hammers, a Jones’ underlever opening system, rebounding back action barlocks and an Anson fore-end. The Prince of Wales stock measures 14 3/8”, including a Silver’s pad, and the gun is presented in an oak and leather case with trade label and a few accessories. It is an impressive big gun.
| WEIGHT: | 8lbs 5oz | |
| CONDITION: | A few very small pit marks in the tubes, nothing to be concerned about |
| PROOF | READING | WALL | CHOKE | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right: | 729 | Right: | 733 | Right: | 45 | Right: | 1/2 |
| Left: | 729 | Left: | 732 | Left: | 41 | Left: | 3/4 |
