e-m-reilly-12-gauge-boxlock-shotgun
Lot 2049
E.M. Reilly 12 Gauge Boxlock Shotgun
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Serial number 35536 on lower tang and barrel lug, 28 in. sleeved, blued barrels marked E.M. REILLY & CO. 277 OXFORD STREET LONDON with single front bead sight, shell ejectors, both barrels choked M & IM, receiver marked E.M. REILLY & CO. LONDON on each side with additional decorative engravings, checkered walnut stock and forend with original buttplate.

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Overall length 44.25 in.

DOM: 1910, LOP: 14 3/8 in., DAC: 1.5 in., DAH: 1 7/8 in., FFL Status: Curio or Relic.

Additional Information: Nitro Proof, Right MWT(thou) 35, Left MWT(thou) 35, Right Bore Dia. .733, Left Bore Dia. .733, Weight: 6lb. 7oz., Chamber 2 1/2 in.

E.M. Reilly, a prominent British gunmaker established in the 19th century, became renowned for its luxurious and expertly crafted shotguns. Based in London, the company earned a reputation for combining traditional craftsmanship with high-quality materials. Reilly shotguns were prized for their elegance and precision, catering to elite sportsmen and collectors. Although the company ceased operations in the mid-20th century, E.M. Reilly's firearms remain highly valued for their historical significance and craftsmanship.

Overall very good estate condition, barrels have been sleeved and marked as such with minor surface scratches and finish wear, bores are shiny, minor loss of forend wood left side top.