Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
David McKay Brown 12 Bore Side-by-side Shotgun, c. 1994 serial number 7523, walnut stock with checkered forend and grip, full cover large-scroll-engraved frame and trigger guard by Geof Moore, with ribbon marked "DAVID McKAY BROWN," blued barrels with rib engraved "DAVID McKAY BROWN (GUNMAKERS) LTD. 32 HAMILTON ROAD, BOTHWELL," with custom fitted leather case with tools, overall lg. 46 3/4 in.
Literature: For additional manufacturing information see Donald Dallas, David McKay Brown Scotland's Gun and Rifle Manufacturer (Quiller Publishing, Ltd.: Shrewsbury, UK, 2011),p. 184.
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed in the terms and conditions.
Estimate $10,000-12,000
New England Custom Gun Service, Plainfield, NH, constructed a new forend for this gun in 1999.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Donald Dallas, United Kingdom, ShrewsburyChristopher D. Fox
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Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
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