E.C. Ogden of London 12 gauge sidelock, exceptional "between the wars" curio/relic sxs shotgun circa 1920. E.C. Ogden was a London-based master custom gunmaker from the "Golden Era" of British shotgun craftsmanship between WWI and WWII.

This small boutique gunmaker is a rare find, one of the master craftsmen from the early 20th century London gun trade. In outstanding condition, serial number H66##, made in 1920 during the height of UK gunmaking . Amazing craftsmanship and flawless fitting, engraving, woodworking, etc. considering everything was done by hand without the aid of computers, modern tools, or electronic measurements.

Chambers were extended in 2001 to accommodate modern 2 & 3/4" (70 mm) shells, and nitro proof retested as safe for today's loads with London proof marks; contemporary testing at 850 BAR seen on the barrel flats, as well as all previous proof testing, so you know it's fully safe and shootable.

The gun underwent complete disassembly, lubrication & servicing by master gunmaker Richard Gallyon (Gallyon & Sons, Norfolk) in 2001, this safe queen has been in long term storage and unused since this servicing.

The barrels have excellent wall thickness measurements, 30" barrels with extractors, and bored 1/4 and full choke. Ideal high bird gun with longer barrel length and tighter choke for that 2nd shot. Handsome well figured stock with dark grain & professional extension to accommodate today's taller shooters, the overall balance with the longer stock & barrels offers perfectly balanced shooting. Lightweight and moves like an extension of your arm.

Hand engraved sidelocks are beautifully polished and are bolstered by the maker's name "E.C. OGDEN & Co." on each side. This masterpiece is housed in its canvas and leather gun case from Gallyons, and includes chrome snap caps, cleaning rods, and cleaning supplies.

An exceptional handmade masterpiece from a scarce London maker. The most recent comp for a similar rare E.C. Ogden sold online in 2009 for $5300 (gunbroker item #123085963); this fully functional collector's item is competitively priced at $4995, and gun values have only increased since that last 2009 sale.

I am not a gun dealer and not an expert, but a collector and enthusiast of antique British shotguns, and have tried to enter all the details for this gun, but please contact me with any questions.

Collection in Port St Joe Beach; I have a 100% positive online rating for reference. Thank you for your interest!