John Wilkes, Beak Street, London        Assisted-Opening Sidelock Ejector    Engraved by Ken Hunt       12 Gauge, 2 3/4"


27" SxS chopper-lump barrels with smooth, concave rib with maker's name in

gold, choked improved modified & full. 15 1/2" pull from front trigger to

checkered wood butt. 1 1/4" - 1 7/8" drop. Highly figured European walnut

stocks with Anson pushbutton-release splinter forend, classic point-pattern

checkering with mullered borders, straight English grip, beaded-edge

triggerguard, teardrops, and vacant gold initial oval. Sidelock action with

Holland & Holland-type assisted-opening mechanism, automatic ejectors,

gold-line cocking indicators, and maker's name inlaid in gold. Game scene

engraved by Ken Hunt and with pheasants in flight on left, a covey of flying

grouse on right, and mallards landing on the underside, all surrounded with

acanthus scroll. Signed on both lockplates and microscopically on

underside of receiver. Weight: 6lbs, 9oz. Built 1989. 99%blue and 99%

casehardening colors, Tight, and with excellent bores. Ejectors in perfect

time. In maker's leather trunk case with numerous engraved accessories and

heavy canvas overcase.   $18,950.

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