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J.P. Clabrough & Bro DB 12GA 5866

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
J.P. Clabrough & Bro DB 12GA 5866
Circa 1880-1890's , Side by Side made in Birmingham England with damascus shotgun in 12GA serial number 5866, blackpowder proof. The stock is inlaid with a presentation silver plaque which reads" presented by Lord Shagnessey K.C.D.O., to Frederick Underwood and by him to Frederick D.N. Robbins." Pictured in the Clabrough book by Larry Shelton and from his estates collection. In the book and association to Canadians Pacific Railroad is mentioned. 30"BBL, 141/2"pull, no discernable cast, approx 1" drop at the heel and comb. Choked about I.C. right and I.C. right and Im left with good bores and thick walls. Full sidelock action with English scroll engraving standard extractions, hard rubber plate. The barrels have approx 90% plus brown and action 80 plus case colors. Stock very good plus with minor use and loss of vanish. Sharp checkering, minor scratches and mars. Crisp and tight canvas covered case with initials C.B.B. on lid. A very attractive and interesting historically Clabrough from a major collector. NRA Very Good to Almost fine Antique Firearm