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SOLD - Daniel Fraser Boxlock, made in 1896

12 gauge, A & D Ejector, side-by-side shotgun

With production figures at only circa 3700 firearms between 1872 and 1917, finding good examples of Daniel Fraser guns is always a challenge, especially as Fraser's production was focused on rifle making. We are therefore very pleased to be able to offer a superb example of a 'Best' Daniel Fraser boxlock gun dating from 1896. The action is based on a variation of the Anson & Deeley, but with a number of Fraser specific elements and making it a draw-bolt gun, the complete action fastened to the stock by a stock-bolt. The action also includes intercepting sears and disc-set strikers, chequered triggers, slender toplever, and is covered with the classic Fraser scroll pattern on a bow-back action. The gun is fitted with a well-figured stock which is finished off with a slim ebonite heelplate. Interestingly, the steel barrels are chopper-lump construction which is something very rare to find in a boxlock gun. 

To prepare the gun for sale we have given it a full service, strip and clean, re-blacked all the furniture and barrels, re-oiled and polished the woodwork, cleaned out the chequering.

Specification

  • Year of Manufacture: 1896
  • Action:  Anson & Deeley Fraser Patent, top lever with Scott spindle and Purdey bolt, Anson push-rod fore-end 
  • Gauge: 12
  • Barrel Material: Steel
  • Barrel Length : 29 1/2in
  • Rib: 3/16in
  • Chamber Length: 2 1/2in
  • Proof: Birmingham Nitro Proof at .729 in 1961
  • Bores: .731 (R) & .730 (L)
  • Min Walls:  .024 (R) & .022 (L)
  • Chokes : CYL & 1/4
  • Triggers: Double
  • Ejectors: Yes - Fraser Patent Coil Spring Ejector System
  • Stock dimensions: Drop at comb 1 5/8in, Drop at Heel 2 1/16in, 14 3/4in to centre
  • Cast OFF: 3/8in
  • Weight: 6lb 12oz
  • Case: None
  • Location: Dunkeld, Scotland