I’m 99.9% certain that it was re-barrelled by Atkin, Grant & Lang in the 1950s, and the new, fluid-steel bbls look like they’re close to untouched since then. The tight, scroll engraving, fluted fences, and sidelever-action are all signature styles of Grant doubles. This Grant is coming up in Little John’s annual May antique and sporting guns auction which starts today. ![]() 12 gauge Stephen Grant Double Barrel Shotgun with Sidelever, 1897 If you take a good look at the wonderful 12 gauge Stephen Grant pictured here, you’ll see why – and why his shotguns are as nice as anything turned out by Purdey, Holland & Holland, or Boss. By the time of his death in 1898, Stephen Grant was one of London’s most respected gunmakers. ![]() He quickly became one of England’s top gunmakers with warrants from cream-of-the-crop royals like the Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth, and the King of Spain, as well as orders from Aristos and rich people from around the world. Born in 1821 in Tipperary, Ireland, he started his apprenticeship in Dublin and then moved to London where he worked with Charles Lancaster and Thomas Boss. Today, he may be one of the under appreciated. ![]() Stephen Grant was one of the 19th century’s finest gunmakers. 12 gauge Stephen Grant & Sons Best Quality London Sidelock, double barrel SxS shotgun
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