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Lot 843: Two European Long Guns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Lot 843: Two European Long Guns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500

A) Charles Daly Drilling

Manufacturer: Sauer J P & Son
Model: Drilling
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12/8mm
Barrel: 28 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
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Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores show some darkening and some patches of pitting.
Description:

Manufactured in Germany by J. P. Sauer & Sohn for the U.S. based Charles Daly. Rifle chambered for an unmarked 8mm cartridge. Chambers measured 2 9/16" with extractors, chokes measured improved modified/full, and 14 1/8" LOP.

Rating Definition:

Very good, refinished with light handling evidence, some thinned finish, silvered action, and crisp checkering on the freshened wood. Mechanically excellent.



B) Webley & Scott Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Webley & Scott Ltd
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 986
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright with some streaking.
Description:

Manufactured circa 1927 per Nigel Brown's "British Gunmakers Volume Two: Birmingham, Scotland & the Regions". Chambers marked 2 1/2" with ejectors, chokes measured improved cylinder/modified, and 13 7/8" LOP.

Rating Definition:

Very good, original finish with some handling evidence, areas of dried grease particularly on the action, and broken rear sight bead. The refinished wood is also very good with minor dings and scratches and mostly crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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