Ever Seen a Single Barrelled Sidelock?

[Vikram]

Grumps pointed this gun to me.

I vaguely remember having seen one on the net. All in all a strange beast.

This is an English gun.Specs as follows:

Second hand Duerden Sidelock Single 12 Bore/gauge Shotgun.Made by Duerden of Nelson (Lancashire)

12 bore 30" damascus barrel 2 3/4" chambers Recent Nitro Proof.

Sidelock Non Ejector

http://www.gunstar.co.uk/Shotgun/Duerde ... 84160.aspx







Best-
Vikram

[BowMan]

Seems Interesting.

Initially I wondered if it is a true Sidelock or a Boxlock Sideplate? The price tag suggests latter.

However closeup of the action reveals a true Sidelock.

[Bespoke]

Hi Vikram,

There are few around.They are mostly trap guns and some came out of best gun makers.

There is a nice one a Purdey Trap gun from 1920's for sale.

http://www.csmcspecials.com/JAMES_PURDE ... /22615.htm

Here is a 4 bore! sidelock single barrel.(Notice the sideplate only on oneside)

http://www.gunrunnerauctions.com/listin ... 1025631345

Cheers!

[Vikram]

Cheers,Bespoke. Interesting guns.


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Vikram

[The Doc]

Here is a trap sidelock ..... a Spanish Zephyr Vandalia (Victor Sarasqueta) 12 Ga Shotgun







Source : http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =295395678

best,
Rp.

[Vikram]

Cheers,Doc.Thanks for the pictures.

Just the other day, I was wondering that you have been missing for sometime.Hope all is well.


Best-
Vikram

[The Doc]

A pm for you Vikram,

best,
Rp.

[Kyrie]

Here is another one; a Jose Bolumburu Trap Shotgun: