12 ga. side by side shotgun . maker is G Bate of Birmingham England
- Category
- Firearms Shotguns
- Classification
- Non-restricted
- Action
- Double-barreled
- Condition
- Good
- Manufacturer
- (other)
- Caliber
- 12 ga
- Sight
- front bead
- Capacity
- 2
- Hand
- Right Handed or Ambidextrous
double barrelled side by side 12 ga.shotgun.
chambers = 2.5 inch
double triggers - double exposed hammers - side lock
manufactured by famous English gun maker G. [George] Bate of Birmingham England.
date of manufacture is unknown because all records prior to 1940 were destroyed when the factory was bombed during WWII. Probable date of manufacture is between 1895 and 1927 The company changed its name to G Bate Ltd. in the late 1920's. In the 1990's the firm changed its name to Bate & Cross [Gunmakers] Ltd.
all the metal parts of the firearm are covered in intricate delicate engraving.
it appears to have damascus steel barrels. but this should be checked by a qualified gun smith.
firearm has not been fired for many decades. the firearm should be checked by a qualified gun smith before it is fired.
no manufacturer serial number. The firearm has a Canadian firearms serial number sticker on it from when it was registered at the now defunct long gun registry.
the firearm was well cared for. there is no rust or pitting anywhere. the stock has some dents and scratches but no cracks.
