These trigger plate actions remove a large amount of wood from between the action so to strengthen it this gun has had a pin put cross wise across the head of the stock to prevent cracking. It was professionally and elegantly done with horn covers. The butt has a 1" horn extension.

A super price for a sound and beautiful round action.

*Note the great stock dimensions and chokes perfect for most bird hunting.

*Note that this Diamond grade has excellent dimensions for many and will make a great shooting gun for its next owner.

When I was in college at WSU and about 20 years old I lusted for one of these which I found in a gunsmiths shop in Pullman Washington. It was about $2000, about six semesters tuition then but a guy could dream. My tastes have changed since then but if your heart yearns for the classic American double gun here is a chance to own one for not much more than I would have had to pay in 1978.

Many in my world have since heard me joke about the best use for a Model 21 being for a boat anchor, or an extra paddle if you lose one... ...but in all seriousness I do respect these guns as I cannot deny they are well made and will digest almost any of the ammunition that can be found on the hardware store shelf. Something I admit many of our English guns cannot do.

William Ford is a very respected English gunmaker. Located primarily in Birmingham the business opened about 1884 and ended approximately in 1946 When William passed. Ford was well known for his choke boring (creating choke) and is in several references listed as the inventor of choke boring.

C.S. Rosson was a very well respected maker in England during their day. This is a very nice little 6 1/2 pound game gun which would make a super first English double. It is in very nice original condition, has great stock dimensions, crisp trigger pulls, and is well balanced.

The full choke in the left with cylinder in the right is a common English choking and was effective in driven shooting. If one opens the left barrel to a light modified and leave the right barrel as is this gun would be a fabulous upland bird shotgun. We can arrange for this and the cost is only $70.

The gun has 1/4" cast off at comb and heel so would be good for someone with a wider face or beard. I would not rule it out based on that however as I have an average face and no beard and it still comes up great!

Alex Henry is a well known and highly respected gunmaker. Donald Dallas has a wonderful book about Alex.

*Note the Westley signature top lever with the sliding third bite rib extension! Yes, this gun has 2 3/4" chambers and is nitro proofed for this.

*The forend in the picture shows the forend horn tip missing. We are having it replaced and should be done soon.

*Note the cast off is 1" which is more than normal but would be perfect for the person that has a large beard or face that would require this. It is possible it could be bent back some also.

*Note the beautifully scalloped action!

The extra full chokes would make this great for turkey hunting or allows one for only $70.00 per barrel open the chokes to any desired amount.

The full and full chokes would allow our gunsmith to make this gun to any choke selection for just $75.00 a tube.

Note the great stock dimensions!

*Note the long barrels, great stock dimensions, and the nice light weight. Superb engraving!

Unfortunately this example was poorly cared for and someone let the inside of the barrels get quite pitted. The good news is someone in its past spent near a thousand dollars to have Briley full length 20 gauge tubes installed resulting in bringing this old dame back to life. With the high stock this would make a great Vintagers competition gun or a hammer sporting clays gun.