ENGLISH BENTLEY & PLAYFAIR BEST BOXLOCK SxS SHOTGUN 16 GAUGE

ENGLISH BENTLEY & PLAYFAIR BEST BOXLOCK SxS SHOTGUN 16 GAUGE
AB4780
Make: Bentley & Playfair
Model: Best Boxlock
Serial #: 3020
Caliber: 16 Gauge
Barrel Length: 29" solid rib
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 1500
Chokes:Cylinder / Modified
Drop at Comb: 1.75"
Drop at Heel: 2"
Length of Pull: 14.5"

English Bentley & Playfair Best boxlock SxS shotgun, 16 gauge, 29" solid rib barrels 2 3/4" chambers with Cyl/Mod chokes, blue and color case hardened finish, finely checkered walnut two-piece straight grip stock, splinter fore end, double triggers, tang safety, extended bottom tang, brass bead front sight, clear factory markings, re-proofed water table, the barrel address reads, "BENTLEY & PLAYFAIR LTD. BIRMINGHAM & LONDON". The shotgun is in excellent overall condition, retaining 97-98% finish with minor marks on the barrels. The receiver displays muted color case hardening with brighter color in the protected areas. The receiver displays 80-90% coverage in border and foliate engraving with "BENTLEY & PLAYFAIR LTD" on both sides of the receiver. The stock is excellent with light storage marks, showing attractive figure and mineral streaking, particularly in the butt stock. The splinter fore end is secured by an Anson push button release. There is a vacant circular escutcheon plate and the butt ends with a leather wrapped recoil pad, providing a 14.5" LOP to the front trigger. The bright, shiny bores rate excellent and the action is crisp. Likely re-proofed in the 1950's-1960's, the shotgun remains ready for years of service.

(C&R/PPT)