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Nichols ''E'' Grade SxS Hammer Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Nichols ''E'' Grade SxS Hammer Shotgun
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
John A. Nichols, Syracuse, N.Y. ''E'' Grade Side-by-Side Hammer Shotgun, #6715, 10 ga., 2-3/4'' chs., 30'' Damascus pattern barrels with 9/16'' concave rib and silver front bead, double triggers with rebounding hammers and extractor, triple underbolts and doll's head extension with sliding bolt. Case-colored frame has lightly engraved detachable sidelocks with a single dog and line borders on each side, sliding top lever bolt release, screw-in breech plugs and extended lower tang. Pistol-grip stock and button-release splinter forend are flame figured walnut with vacant silver oval on the toe line and metal pistol-grip cap. Checkering is 18 lines per inch and the length of pull is 14'' over a metal buttplate; weight is 9 lbs. Condition is good with strong bolting and crisp triggers, hammer springs are sound, barrels have scattered black oxidation and are slightly off the face, bores are darkening with light pitting, the left muzzle is slightly crimped; right hammer, striker and screw have been replaced, the right striker has partially gouged the extractor; case colors have mostly turned silver-gray and the buttplate has brown oxidation. The refinished stock is near excellent with small scratches. Est.: $600-$900. (Antique)