SOLD – 12g Sidelock Ejector by John Wilkes 28 x 2 3/4″ barrels

This Wilkes gun was completed in the late 1980’s and is in truly spectacular condition, retaining the majority of all its original finish. It has 28″ x 2 3/4″ chopper lump barrels which are choked 1/4 & 1/2. The action and locks are engraved with bold acanthus, with gold gamebirds inlaid, there is a partridge on the right lock, a rising pheasant on the left, a labradors head on the underside of the action and rabbit on the bow of the trigger guard. Although this is a tenuous link, I’ve been told by the owner of the gun the labradors head was engraved from a photograph of Harry Kell’s labrador. There is most certainly a Kell flavour to the engraving. The name “John Wilkes” is inlaid in gold in both lock plates in a gothic style. The gun is fitted with a  single selective trigger and has a beautifully figured 14 5/8″ Prince of Wales stock. The gun comes in its oak and leather motor case with outer cover, trade label, accessories, etc. The gun really is quite magnificent. This gun will be capable of firing standard steel cartridges.

SOLD

Disclaimer: to be clear this gun is suitable to fire standard steel cartridges but is not proved for steel.

Please see below for bore measurements.

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