1961 BRITISH B.S.A. Dbl Barrel 12g. Hammerless HUNTING/SPORTING Shotgun C&R SIDE x SIDE GAME GETTING Shotgun

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1961 BRITISH B.S.A. Dbl Barrel 12g. Hammerless HUNTING/SPORTING Shotgun C&R

SIDE x SIDE GAME GETTING Shotgun

Here Ancestry Guns presents a C&R Birmingham Small Arms 12 Gauge Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun, manufactured in Birmingham, England in 1961. These guns have very little information available. There was an article about BSA shotguns in the November/December 2013 issue saying that the guns were made between the end of World War I and the start of World War II, with a total of about 46,000 shotguns made. There is also a brief chapter about BSA shotguns in the book “Sidelocks & Boxlocks” by Goeffrey Botthroyd. Basically, they were made to be a utilitarian grade gun. Sometimes described as a “gamekeeper’s gun,” implying that it was a gun used by the working staff of an English estate, rather than the hand-made fine guns the gentry used. Even having a buttplate was a charged option. BSA was one of the first gun makers to use machine-made, more-or-less interchangeable parts.

This gun features a double trigger system. The early doubles used two triggers, one for each barrel, located front to back inside the trigger guard. The index finger was used to pull either trigger, as having two fingers inside the trigger guard can cause a very undesirable recoil-induced double-discharge. Double-trigger designs are typically set up for right-handed users. In double-trigger designs, it is often possible to pull both triggers at once, firing both barrels simultaneously, though this is generally not recommended as it doubles the recoil, battering both shotgun and shooter, particularly if it was unanticipated or unintended. Discharging both barrels at the same time has long been a hunting trick employed by hunters using 8 gauge elephant shotguns, firing the two two-ounce slugs for sheer stopping power at close range.

The overall condition is very good. Original barrel finish. Gray receiver patina. Strong action. Shiny bright bores remain smooth. Solid stock and forend. Markings are legible. Numbers match. Import marked on the barrel flat.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrels are 28 inches.

Caliber: 12 Gauge

Chambers: 2-5/8 inches with Ejectors

Chokes: Modified/Full

Length of Pull: 14-3/8 inches

Toe drop: 1-3/8 inches.

Heel Drop: 2-1/4 inches.

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

$900
#264042