This is a very nice double shotgun made by Bill Spain of Richmond, Va.
Bill retired as a Fire Captain but was always a machinist at heart. His guns are
generally rather plain and dark but the fit and finish is exceptional. This gun is lightly used as Bill hunted with this rifle and it is in almost new
condition. If you had this gun built today you would spend almost twice the
price.
The barrels are
34" long with
excellent bores
and touch hole liners. They are original damascus
barrels that were percussion and Bill cut the breeches
down, made new plugs and a new tang to fit. The bores
have been honed to a new smooth finish inside which has
enlarged the bores from a 10 gauge to a 9 gauge. The
stock is a nice plain piece of walnut with a dark stain
and hand rubbed oil finish. The mounts are original
pieces that have been cleaned up and re-engraved. The
locks are the L&R Late English style which have been
tuned up to work faster. I probably have wads to fit in
the dozens of boxes that came with the collection. Be
sure to ask if you decide to buy this beautiful gun.
Overall a very
nice unique gun that is very well made and lightweight
for the bore size.
Weight 7 lbs. 6
ozs. Pull is 14¾"
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