barrel length 71 cm (28"), stock length 36 cm (14,2"), overall length 113 cm (44,5"), choke 1/2 & full (M & F), weight 3,0 kg, year of manufacture not evident, british proof, restored to condition 2-3
smooth bore, double underlugs with Purdey nose, barrels inlaid with maker's name and "The Premier, 78 Shaftesbury Avenue London", fore-end with Anson push-rod, extractor, bar-action hammers locks, system engraved with arabesques and ornate fences, dolphin-shaped hammers, double trigger with articulated front blade, English oil stock with drop points and carved butt plate. Original Birmingham proof and Londonder view mark and a later Brimingham view mark, suggesting reworking of this low serial number gun. The serial number suggests 1868, especially as the Scott Spindle had been developed by then. The barrel markings suggest a barrel later adapted in-house.
Founded in 1840 originally by William Scott. The collaboration with his brother Charles and later also with the sons of his brothers gave W. & C. Scott & Son its name. The family business stands for significant developments and successes in the 19th century like no other. In the many debates about the quality of products from London or Birmingham, W. & C. Scott & Son stands as an outstanding example of quality from Birmingham. At the same time, in later years, the company provided a London proof for the best pieces. A wide variety of guns, of varying quality, as well as commissions for other suppliers as far afield as the USA, were made by W. & C. Scott & Son. The best pieces, "A" qualities, were always reserved to be sold under their own name. In addition to manufacturing, a number of patents can be traced back to the company. W & C. Scott & Son remain unforgotten for their patent of the Scott Spindle (No. 2752, 25.10.1865). This is nothing less than the top lever with which most shotguns and other break-barrel guns are typically opened to this day. In 1897 the company merged with Philip Webley & Son, also from Birmingham. This resulted in the Webley & Scott Revolver & Arms Company, still known today as Webley & Scott Ltd.
Category: Shotguns