Gentlemen: I have found a Kawaguchiya SxS that I am interested in. It is an Anson & Deeley boxlock in 12 gauge, field grade with minimal engraving. It has seen little use. The frame is case hardened and retains 90% of its colours. Straight grip, splinter fore end and double triggers with (approximately) 28 inch barrels. The walnut has a pleasing grain which curves down toward the toe. The stock is equipped with a ventilated rubber butt pad which looks original, but I am not sure. The gun looks like a carbon copy of a Birmingham boxlock. "Kawaguchiya Firearms Company" is engraved on the rib, with little else to identify it.
Fjestad, the Blue Book and the internet have info regarding the Kawaguchiya U/O's and auto's but nothing on the SxS's.
Does anyone know anything about these guns? When were they produced? Any ideas as to value? Anything else I should know?
Thank you in advance for any info or opinions you have to offer.
Anton
