^Lot 2372 THOMAS NORFOLK RESTORED UNDERLEVER HAMMER SxS

SHOTGUN. Cal.12ga, 2 1/2". S# 9417. Bbl 29 5/8" of fine damascus steel with Birmingham proofs. Steel front bead. Rib is marked "Thomas Norfolk, 9, Meat Mkt, Bury St. Edmunds.". Address marking is preceded by a large "2" indicating this is gun 2 of a two gun matched pair. Sidelock underlever exposed hammer action with rebounding locks. Sculpted frame having high fences. Re-case colored finish. Action, hammers and fittings have near full coverage, fine English scroll engraving. Triggerplate is marked "Re-Engraved by P. Duffill, 2012". Double triggers, extractors. Wedge fasten splinter forearm iron tip. Wedge and escutcheons have complimentary engraving. Straight hand stock of fine English walnut with drop points and hand checkering having a German silver shield in the toeline. LOP: 14 1/2" over a steel shotgun butt with matching engraving. DAC: 2 15/16". DAH: 4 1/8". Stock has approx. 2 1/2" cast off for central vision. Bore Diameter: (R) .729. (L) .729. Choke Constriction: (R) .015. (L) .015. Minimum Wall Thickness: (R) .031. (L) .031. WEIGHT: 6lb, 11.2oz. Thomas Norfolk was recorded at the Bury St address in 1855.CONDITION: bbls retain 95% finely browned finish. Action has over 80% appropriately lightly faded case colors showing edge wear. Stocks have good refinish showing scattered scratches and marks with lightly refreshened checkering. Action is tight with sound locks. Bores are generally bright showing small spots of pitting. (01-28485/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.