^Lot 2368 E.M. REILLY & CO PUSH-FORWARD UNDER LEVER

HAMMER SxS SHOTGUN. Cal.16ga 2 1/2". S# 20112. Bbl 30" of fine damascus steel. Top rib is marked "E.M. Reilly & Co New Oxford St London & Rue Scribe Paris". Rounded frame exposed hammer action with rebounding locks, high fences and push forward under lever action. Under lever is operated with an oval horn knob. Action and fittings have generous coverage of fine English scroll engraving, lock plates are marked " E.M Reilly & Co. London". Steel tipped splinter forearm and straight hand stock of fine English walnut with drop points and brass oval in toe line. LOP: 14 5/16" over a checkered horn buttplate. DAC: 1 5/8". DAH: 2 1/16". Stock has approximately 1/8" cast on. Bore Diameter (RT) .672. (LT) .672. Choke Construction (RT) .012 (LT) .010. Minimum Wall Thickness (RT) .028. (LT) .023. Weight 6lb 6.4oz. CONDITION: bbls have 95% finely rebrowned finish. Action and locks have clean, bright appearance. Triggerguard has 80% lightly worn blue. Stocks have very good refinish showing a few small marks, checkering is lightly freshened. Sound action and locks. Very good bright bores. (01-28490/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.