Bidspirit auction | WATSON A 12-BORE HAMMER ACTION

WATSON A 12-BORE HAMMER ACTION Ser No 20753; - Ribbed, horn butt pad, chequered straight grip and forend. Damascus barrels, the rib engraved ”P.T. WATSON 97 CLAYTON STREET NEWCASTLE ON TYNE'. Hackett-type snap-on splinter forend with horn finial, back action, non-rebounding hares ears hammers, hold open top lever. The action adorned with fine acanthus and 'P.T. WATSON'. 1887 rules of proof. Black powder. Weight 6lb 9oz, Chambers 2 1/2”, Choke 1/2, 3/4, Barrels 28”, Pull 14 1/2”, OAL 44 1/2” Proof .719 13R, 14L Readings .723, .724 Walls 36, 36 FAA - Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item. Condition Report: Metal - C +, Finish - C -, Stock - C +, Additional Comments, Light silvering to muzzle and breech with a number of light marks to the barrels. The action bright with some small dents.