stephen-grant-cased-sxs-pigeon-hammer-shotgun
Lot 230
Stephen Grant Cased SxS Pigeon Hammer Shotgun
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Serial number 3534, an under lever breech loader made in 1873 for Raleigh C. Thomas of Baltimore, Maryland, 28.25 in. barrels marked "STEPHEN GRANT 67A ST JAMES'S ST. LONDON," the walnut stock fitted with fancy engraved hardware, the lockplates being marked "S. GRANT," various accessories are included such as the gun's cleaning rod; with its original fitted leather case embossed with the owner's name and retaining the maker's prominent label on the lid's underside.

From the Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Wear and minor marks to the stock; the fore stock with a mis-matched serial number; metal retains some blueing; the felt in the case with mothing; overall a very nice presentation.