Manufacturer: Simson & Company
Model: SXS
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
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Item Interest: Average
Serial Number: Catalog Page: 286
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:Dual white bead sights on the matte, concave rib, standard markings and German proofs on the flats dated to 1978, 2 3/4 inch chambers, automatic ejectors, and improved cylinder/modified chokes. The receiver and lock plates feature full coverage fine floral and scroll engraving with animal scenes on the locks of ducks on the right and a fox hunting birds on the left. With dual triggers and manual sliding tang safety. Checkered forearm with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with solid rubber Kick Eez recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .727/.729 inch; minimum wall thickness .031/.030 inch; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 1/4 inches; length of pull 14 1/2 inches; weight 7 lbs. 0 oz.
Rating Definition:Excellent. 98% plus original blue finish remains with some small nicks and scratches, sharp engraving, and light handling marks. The refinished wood is very fine with crisp checkering, added recoil pad, and small filled sling swivel hole on the under side of the buttstock. Mechanically excellent.