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#596255 04/28/21 02:06 PM
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I see the upcoming Holts Auction has eight 8 bores and four 4 bores coming up for auction. That’s as many big bores as I can recall in a single auction. Would love to inspect them in person. Heck, would love to own on and be able to use it on flighted game.

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Quite a few at Giles Marriott as well. I imported two from him last shipment. They are really neat. If you bid on a four bore, be sure it is an antique. The BATF will not approve importing a modern four bore, they have no input on antiques.


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No prices on the ones at Giles

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No not on most of them. That Horsley might be the prettiest big bore I have seen, not your typical collection that is for sure.


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KY Jon #596400 05/01/21 08:18 PM
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Saw this 8-bore Johnstone at a gun show today, so posting just to get the name in the forum. Sorry about pic quality as the gun was being held by hand by the dealer.


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For Hal

Barrels are stamped 10

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It is an 8 ga though. Massive and with very long barrels. Must weigh 20 lb. If you are interested the dealer's phone number is 218 732 6991. Name is Gary Asproth.

Anyone know of Johnstone?

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That should be Douglas V. Johnstone.
Johnstone purchased J.P. Clabrough & Bros in 1892.
His bio is in Larry Shelton's book "J.P. Clabrough Birmingham Gunmaker"

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Good to know. Chalk one up for Mr. Johnstone! Hope we hear more about this far-killer he helped create.


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