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Item Name: FS VINTAGE JV Needham / Greener Challenger No. 3, 12GA. Side by Side
Location: Smyrna
Zip Code: 30082
Item is for: Sale Only
Sale Price: $2,175 OBO
Caliber: 12 GA
Willing to Ship: No
Bill of Sale Required?: No
Item Description: Made in Birmingham, England circa 1936 JV Needham was a premier builder of custom shotguns and was credited with inventing the Auto Extractor. His company was later purchase by Greener who solld the Challenger No. 3 under the JV Needham name. Lockup is tight. Bores are Excellent. L .715”, R .724” or Light Modified and Improved Cylinder. Premium burl walnut in excellent condition with exception of superficial scratch on right side. No Splits, no repairs! The checkering is sharp and clean. The case hardening is a marbled greyish patina. The engraving is sharp and the screw heads are excellent. Lock up is solid. Right hd. 6 7/16 lb, 28” Barrels, 14.5” Pull, Markings: BV, BP, NP, 2 1/2", Nitro Proof 1 1/4. (NOTE: This shot gun has had the chambers reamed to accept 2 3/4" shells.) The barrels appear to have been reblued at some point. There are tiny shallow rust pits underneath the fore grip that were not polished out. SEE PICTURES! Included is a period leather case in good condition considering the age. I have fired this weapon on one occasion and it was a joy to shoot. Glad to answer any questions! To SEE More Pictures, CLICK on this Link then CLICK on SLIDE SHOW:
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Item Name: FS VINTAGE JV Needham / Greener Challenger No. 3, 12GA. Side by Side
Location: Smyrna
Zip Code: 30082
Item is for: Sale Only
Sale Price: $2,175 OBO
Caliber: 12 GA
Willing to Ship: No
Bill of Sale Required?: No
Item Description: Made in Birmingham, England circa 1936 JV Needham was a premier builder of custom shotguns and was credited with inventing the Auto Extractor. His company was later purchase by Greener who solld the Challenger No. 3 under the JV Needham name. Lockup is tight. Bores are Excellent. L .715”, R .724” or Light Modified and Improved Cylinder. Premium burl walnut in excellent condition with exception of superficial scratch on right side. No Splits, no repairs! The checkering is sharp and clean. The case hardening is a marbled greyish patina. The engraving is sharp and the screw heads are excellent. Lock up is solid. Right hd. 6 7/16 lb, 28” Barrels, 14.5” Pull, Markings: BV, BP, NP, 2 1/2", Nitro Proof 1 1/4. (NOTE: This shot gun has had the chambers reamed to accept 2 3/4" shells.) The barrels appear to have been reblued at some point. There are tiny shallow rust pits underneath the fore grip that were not polished out. SEE PICTURES! Included is a period leather case in good condition considering the age. I have fired this weapon on one occasion and it was a joy to shoot. Glad to answer any questions! To SEE More Pictures, CLICK on this Link then CLICK on SLIDE SHOW:
http://s38.photobucket.com/user/gordoshooter/library/JV Needham 12 GA Shotgun
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