Clabrough & Johnstone best 20 bore sidelock

Clabrough & Johnstone best 20 bore sidelock

Estimated c1925/1930 this gun, numbered 102258, is mentioned in Nigel Brown’s “British Gunmakers Vol. 3” as being, probably, one of the last guns ever made by C & J. It is certainly of the highest quality by this quite prolific yet not so well known maker. With strong connections to the USA during the 19th century C & J built up a strong worldwide following. there is an interesting history about the firm in the book “Birmingham Gunmakers” by Douglas Tate, the chapter referring mainly to J.P.Clabrough Gunmaker. A partnership was later struck up with Johnstone and sadly, the firm ceased trading during the depression in England during the 1930’s.

This gun is in remarkably good condition and has a very pleasing natural patina. it retains around 30% of its original colour hardening and the fin rose and scroll engraving is still crisp and was well executed by a very good engraver. the barrels measure well and have original Birmingham proof marks. the marks are post 1925 and show the bore size to be 20g when made.

The engraving is very crisp rose and scroll with an attractive name panel on the sidelocks. The engraver is not named but he was without doubt a very skilled craftsman. The guncase is a lightweight leather tapered compact with limited room for cleaning kit, of which there are basic cleaning tools and rod. Internal lining was new about ten years ago and is in green best wool baize.

Technical Details

Weight – 6lbs
Action – Triple bite with a draw bolt acting upon a hidden extension. Sidelock interceptor sears, double trigger, auto safe and Southgate ejectors.
Barrel Length – 28” Chambers – 70mm (2 3/4”) Dovetail lumps.
Proved Bore Size – .615”
Actual Bore Size – .620 just below the chamber and .619 at light point.
O/D At Lightest Point – .691”
Wall Thickness At Lightest Point – 36 thou
Chokes – .605 in the left, .616 in the right.
Rib Type – Concave game rib.

Stock – The stock was replaced in 2003 by A.A.Brown & Sons with a fine piece of well figured walnut. Straight hand diamond grip, gold oval.
Length Of Pull – 15 1/4” from front trigger.
Cast – Right handed 1/2”
Drop – 1 3/8″ at comb, 2″ at heel.
Forend – Anson push rod.

Price – £20,000 (GBP). Any major alterations will be chargeable as an extra, minor alterations will be inclusive.





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Otra preciosidad Viti y eso que no tenia ni idea de que esa marca existiese.
Lo que me deja claro es que los brit saben hacer escopetas .

Un abrazo

Magnífica, y además utilizando grabados clásicos tienen diseños propios y no como en las que han hecho en nuestro país que la mayoría las "fusilaron" tal cual, sin la más mínima variación.

No se ven las fotos.

Unas bellezas de 91 años, una gozada para ojeos. Gracias Viti, ves que fácil es poner cosas wapas...

...otra preciosidad...
Como se ha dicho por el foro, no importa mirar la marca, todas sabían hacer escopetas buenas si querían y si se las encargaban...
Saludos.

Al dueño le conocí yo , D. Francisco Gonzalez Lopez , Marques de la Serranía de Cordoba .

Jodete , no sabía que la iba a vender.