Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auctions | Session II

Fri, Dec 4, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 439

Rare J. Woodward and Sons Trap Shotgun

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
limited production, pre-war, circa 1921-1927, 12 gauge, matching serial numbers 6725, single 32 in. barrel engraved "James Woodward & Sons. 64, St. James Street, London, England", full choke, very fine and elaborate scroll and rose engraving to side lock, receiver, trigger guard, break lever and other metal surfaces, "J. Woodward & Sons" engraved to lock plate, vented rib with double ivory bead sights, stock extension and recoil pad, overall length 49-5/8, comes in E.J. Churchill leather case - Note: Please be advised that this firearm falls under current F.F.L. regulations.ÿ - Provenance: A Private Pennsylvania Collector

Condition

very few blemishes to barrel exterior, three dings to left side of barrels, interior of barrels bright and shiny, some minor oxidation spotting in chamber, small ding to metal edge at top of receiver, miniscule scratches to engraved metal at butt of forend, some dings to that metal edge, wooden stock with signs of use and three longs scratches to wood, other minor dings, scratches and dents in wood, nice tight actionÿ
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