{"product_id":"original-british-10-bore-double-damascus-barrel-w-c-scott-son-premier-hammer-shotgun-with-figured-walnut-stock-serial-6378-circa-1878","title":"Original British 10 Bore Double Damascus Barrel W. \u0026 C. Scott \u0026 Son \"Premier\" Hammer Shotgun with Figured Walnut Stock Serial 6378 - Circa 1878","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a beautiful upmarket British-made Double Barreled Hammer shotgun, probably intended for the large U.S. import market. This example in 12 bore was made by the famous makers W. \u0026amp; C. Scott \u0026amp; Son, and is marked \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW. \u0026amp; C. SCOTT \u0026amp; SON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e on both highly decorated lock plates. W. \u0026amp; C. Scott started in 1834 and were well known for their better class shotguns. The name changed in 1858 to W. \u0026amp; C. Scott \u0026amp; Son and in 1897 they merged with P. Webley \u0026amp; Son to become the World famous WEBLEY SCOTT REVOLVER \u0026amp; ARMS COMPANY LIMITED. This means that all W. \u0026amp; C. Scott \u0026amp; Son marked guns are definitely considered \u003cstrong\u003ePre-1899 Antique Firearms\u003c\/strong\u003e by Federal Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely example from this company was made around 1878, when the U.S. Export market was booming. The \"Premier\" model was a somewhat upmarket example, featuring very nice engraved accents, though not the full engraving seen on the more \"Deluxe\" models. The barrels are definitely \"Damascus\" forged, which gives a lovely pattern due to the laminated nature of the steel, which also adds strength. The finish is relatively well retained, and the patterns are still clearly visible. The furniture is fantastic, with the figured walnut butt stock having a great carved in and checkered \"pistol grip\", showing some great grain with a high level of chatoyancy. The fore grip also has some great grain, though it is hard to see as the wood is almost fully checkered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel strap still has a clear marking near the breech:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW. \u0026amp; C. SCOTT \u0026amp; SON. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[The Premier Quality] \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 G'T CASTLE STREET REGENT CIRCUS, LONDON.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom of the barrel assembly bears markings from the London Gun Company proof house, the type used from 1875 to 1887, which allows us to date this gun with a good degree of certainty. Each barrel is marked with a \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ GP\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Gunmakers\" or \"Definitive Proof\", a \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ V\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Viewed\" marking and \u003cstrong\u003e\"Rampant Lion\"\u003c\/strong\u003e over a stylized \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVGP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\" provisional proof for barrels. Both barrels are marked with \u003cstrong\u003e10\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating that the shotgun is in 10 bore (0.775\"), and there is also a marking of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHARGE 4 DRM'S 1 1\/4 SHOT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, which indicates the loading specifications for the cartridges, which at the time were often hand loaded. The other side has a \u003cstrong\u003eW. R. CCT. 0|65\u003c\/strong\u003e marking next to a gothic typeface \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Premier Gun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shotgun is marked with serial number \u003cstrong\u003e6378\u003c\/strong\u003e on the bottom of both barrels, on the tail of the trigger guard, and on the receiver \"watertable\" inside the hinge joint, so no parts look to have been lost or swapped out over the years. There are additional Birmingham \"viewed\" proofs on the table, as well as several patent markings from \u003cstrong\u003eW \u0026amp; C SCOTT \u0026amp; SON\u003c\/strong\u003e. We also see the \u003cstrong\u003e\"Castellated Tower\"\u003c\/strong\u003e proof marking on the right side of the watertable, which is also present on the trigger guard near the serial number. There are no precise serial number records available for the company, but the \"Premier\" model, which was made 1873-1878 in a double hammer version, so we believe this shotgun was made towards the end of that period, in about 1878.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely upmarket DOUBLE BARREL 10 Bore Hammer Shotgun presents very nicely, still in great shape despite being well over 100 years of age. It does not look to have seen a large amount of use, and we also do not see any signs of restoration or repairs. It is all iron mounted, and the accent engraving is still very well retained throughout. There is even still a good amount of the original case colored finish on the action, and the heavy gloss bluing on the loading lever. The butt stock has an iron butt plate, which actually has two large openings in it for the butt stock wood, which still retains the original checkering. The stock wood itself is still great on both the butt and fore stock, showing just a bit more wear on the fore stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action still functions correctly, breaking open using the rear lever with ejection and dry firing. The fore stock can be removed relatively easily by pulling down on the front, allowing the shotgun barrel to be removed for cleaning. The locks do not have any provision for a half cock position, which is common for a hammer shotgun. It is fitted with \"rebounding\" style hammers, which strike the back of the firing pin and then return to the uncocked position. The firing pins both move freely, and do not look to have been fitted with any type of springs. We checked the bores, and they show very little use, still bright and shiny over much of their length. We did note that the last 3 inches closest to the muzzle on both looks to be less polished than the rest of the bores, however we do not know why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic upmarket 10 bore hammer shotgun by a Legendary Maker of British shotguns, ready to add to your collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1880\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: 10 bore (0.775\") - 3\" chambers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 30 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 46 1\/4 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction type: Side Action Locks with External Hammers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: Top Break with Top Lever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45183206752325,"sku":"ONJR26JURA114","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/DCC029AC-954B-43CC-B4FB-2B9F02DE080B.jpg?v=1781902866","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-10-bore-double-damascus-barrel-w-c-scott-son-premier-hammer-shotgun-with-figured-walnut-stock-serial-6378-circa-1878","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}