The British boxlock action represents a storied legacy of efficiency and balance, serving as a hallmark of the United Kingdom’s prestigious gunmaking heritage. This 12-gauge side-by-side reflects the refined engineering and elegant handling characteristics typical of mid-century English sporting arms.

Produced in 1954, this particular unit is in **good overall condition** and features fine scroll engraving across both sides and the underside of the receiver. The straight English wood stock exhibits water and handling marks while remaining structurally solid, and the 30-inch barrels still showcase an **evident Damascus patterning** despite light wear.

Mechanically, the break action remains clean and smooth and **locks up tight**, operating with traditional double triggers, an automatic safety, and extractors. This field-ready piece is configured with 2 ½-inch chambers and a 10mm to 7 ½mm solid tapered rib capped with a classic brass bead sight.

• Model: Boxlock
• Type: Smoothbore
• Caliber / Bore / Gauge: 12 Ga
• Barrel Length: 30"
• Overall Length: 46"
• Action: Side by Side
• Safety: Automatic
• Ejectors: Extractors
• Chambers: 2.5
• Chokes: L: Extra Full / R: Mod
• Rib: Solid tapered rib: 10mm - 7.5mm
• Stock Material: Wood
• Barrel Type: Smoothbore
• Length of Pull (LOP): 14 3/8"
• Length of Pull to Wood (LOP to Wood): 14 1/8"
• Cast: Neutral
• Drop at Comb (DAC): 1 5/8"
• Drop at Heel (DAH): 2 3/8"
• Stock: Straight English
• Palm Swell: No
• Seller Inventory #: 02930
• Price: $1425
• License Needed: C&R
• Country of Make: United Kingdom
• Year of Make: 1954
• Weight: 0