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Clabrough & Johnstone Hammerless Damascus Double-Barreled Shotgun in 12 Gauge.

An exceptionally nice hammerless 12 gauge shotgun by Clabrough & Johnstone of Birmingham, with a beautiful Damascus pattern to the barrels. It has a tang safety, and very nice pistol grip stock with checkering at the wrist and on the forend. The serial number is 1562, made in 1896, and the barrel rib is engraved “Clabrough & Johnstone: Makers: Birmingham.” There is very fine engraving on the receiver and trigger guard. It has Birmingham proofs for the period of manufacture. The gun was apparently made without a butt plate. This gun is illustrated and discussed in Mr. Shelton’s book on Clabrough. Size: 43 ¾ inches long overall, with unusual 27 inch barrels. Shipping: $70.00.

Condition:

Condition: Excellent overall, with the barrels having a beautiful finish with strong Damascus pattern. The stock has very minor handling marks. The action is tight and crisp. The stock is excellent, with very few minor handling marks.


Estimate: $250 - $500
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$2,000
03/19/2023

 

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