W. H. Monks 12ga Underlever Hammergun

Lot Details & Additional Photographs

Serial number 15519 present on water table, trigger guard, barrels and forend iron, text of W. H. MONKS FOREGATE STREET CHESTER present on 29 3/4 in. browned damascus barrel with single bead, text of W. H. MONKS present on lock plates of back-action underlever hammergun receiver, reboundng hammers, double triggers, straight grip checkered walnut buttstock with checkered butt and scuplted heal and toe caps.
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LOP: 14 1/4 in. ending with checkered butt
DAC: 1 1/2 in.
DAH: 2 in.
CAST: Neutral
WT: 6lbs 14oz
GAUGE: 12ga
CHAMBERS: 2 1/2 in.
RIGHT BORE: .746 in.
RIGHT CHOKE: .002 in. (Cylinder)
RIGHT MWT: .037 in.
LEFT BORE: .744 in.
LEFT CHOKE: .025 in. (Improved Modified)
LEFT MWT: .032 in.

FFL Status: Antique

Overall very good estate condition, browned damascus pattern is appropriate for English gun, bores are bright and shiny and ring with a resonant tone, barrel to action fit is tight, engraving is tasteful and clearly discernible, stock and forend finishes are healthy with scattered light field marks, checkering throughout remains clean.