A 16 gauge Czech sidelock ejector gun by Johann Nowotny
Serial no. 4938, 16 gauge. 27 inch blued barrels with matte concave rib; breeches marked J. Nowotny/Praha; undersides marked Jho Hy Andrews & Co.Ltd. Toledo Steel Works Sheffield. Ejectors. Automatic safety. Double triggers. Blued sidelock action. Checkered splinter fore-end with Anson release and checkered semi-pistolgrip stock of partly figured walnut. Checkered butt. Vacant escutcheon. Sling swivels.
Condition: Very good. Reblued finish overall showing some minor light pitting. Bright bores showing light marks. Sound wood showing scattered small marks.
Data:
Pull: 14 inches.
Chambers: 2 1/2 inches.
Weight: 6 lbs.