This one hurts a bit, but I'm putting together funds for a boat that will actually get used by my son and I, so...

This is a W. Moore & Grey (Craven St., London) 12 gauge side by side.

According to my interpretation of the proof marks, along with some input by a few folks more knowledgeable than me, this gun was made in 1904. It was reproofed (barrels tested for strength) sometime after 1954.

The craftsmanship on this gun is remarkable, with tons of hand engraving and incredible wood-metal fit.

The lockup is tight, and the solder is sound (the barrels ring like a bell).

Its chambered for 2.5" shells, but I have used very light 2 3/4' loads with no apparent ill effect. Most of a case of 2.5" RST shells would be available to the buyer, at additional cost.

The barrels are 29", but don't let that fool you, thing thing balances beautiful and points like your finger.

According to my patterning, it is choked roughly Skeet or IC/Modified.

Asking $1,900.

Offers will be considered, but if you're at all interested in this one, I would recommend contacting me before I come to my senses, put this one back in the safe, and decide to just buy a cheaper boat.



















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Oh dear. Must be a swell boat.

BLE or BLNE?

BLE

Actually, it just turns out that boats are more expensive than guns, lol…

Need a small 4t outboard for that boat lol.

Beautiful shotgun. Would make a great upland gun for woodcock and grouse over my pointing dogs. If only the IRS would get my refund delivered!

Sorry, if it were a 20-25 tiller four stroke, we’d talk!

Agree, must be one heck of a boat.

The sad fact is that boats have a well deserved reputation as 'holes in the water that you pour money into". In a decade or two this classy double will still be worth the asking price, and who knows if the boat will even float... GLWYS!

boats have two glorious days. the day you buy it and the day you sell it.

No doubt you’re right! I heard somebody call $100 bills “boat bucks,” lol…

Unless you have a 11 year old son who is absolutely obsessed with fishing...

I have no doubt that if I do sell this gun I’ll regret it from time to time, but not as much as I’d regret not making the most out of the next few years. These days won’t last forever.

you're right

A very nice gun by a fine maker. Good luck with your sale.

Sorry guys, I’m just getting back in. It may be tomorrow before I get all the questions answered and PM’s replied to.

Thanks!
Jonathan

Thanks!

PM replies sent, please let me know if I overlooked you.

Thanks!
Jonathan

I have approx 110 rounds of #5 and 85 rounds of #7-1/2 RST 2-1/2” shells (available to buyer of the shotgun)

$1800

Bump one last time…

SPF

Thanks!