C. G. Bonehill Sidelock Non Ejector, 12 Ga, 28" Barrels
The C.G. Bonehill name represents a storied legacy of British gunmaking, known for producing high-quality side-by-side shotguns that balanced elegance with field-ready durability. Manufactured in the United Kingdom in 1920, this sidelock model showcases the refined engineering and classic aesthetic that defined the British sporting tradition during the early twentieth century.
This specific unit is in **beautiful condition**, featuring a stunning English walnut Prince of Wales stock and 28-inch barrels that retain 95% of their original bluing. The receiver is intricately decorated with fine English rose & scroll engraving, while the stock provides a 15-inch length of pull with a 1 ⅝-inch drop at comb and a 2 ¼-inch drop at heel.
The break action functions flawlessly and the double triggers provide a crisp, mechanical feel, ensuring the firearm **locks up tight** and remains ready for the field. Configured with 2 ½-inch chambers, extractors, and an automatic safety, this C&R eligible classic is bored with Full and Improved Cylinder chokes to offer a versatile performance for the modern sportsman.
- Model: SXS
- Type: Smoothbore
- Caliber / Bore / Gauge: 12 Ga
- Barrel Length: 28"
- Overall Length: 45 3/4"
- Action: Side by Side
- Safety: Automatic
- Ejectors: Extractors
- Chambers: 2.5
- Chokes: L: Full / R: IC
- Rib: Solid rib, tapered: 10.5mm - 8.5mm
- Stock Material: Wood, Walnut
- Barrel Type: Smoothbore
- Length of Pull (LOP): 15"
- Length of Pull to Wood (LOP to Wood): 15"
- Cast: Right
- Drop at Comb (DAC): 1 5/8"
- Drop at Heel (DAH): 2 1/4"
- Stock: Prince of Wales
- Palm Swell: No
- Seller Inventory #: 03816
- Price: $1595
- License Needed: C&R
- Country of Make: United Kingdom
- Year of Make: 1920
- Weight: N/A