Williams & Powell BLE 12ga 30″ barrel

•• PRICE REDUCED•• Northern Wings and Clays is pleased to announce the acquisition of the personal gun collection of famed shooter and former owner of Atkin, Grant and Lang London, Mr. Cyrill Adams. Mr. Adams the author of Live Pigeon Trap Shooting  and Lock, Stock and Barrel was extraordinarily influential in shaping the continuing legacy of English Shot Guns worldwide. Mr. Adams’ unwavering  attention to detail was well known and highly respected. All of the guns in his collection represent his commitment to detail and excellence. Northern Wings and Clays thanks the family of Mr. Adams for accepting our offer to purchase and represent this collection. For more information about Mr. Adams please visit Cyril S. Adams1938-2020 | Shooting Sportsman Magazine

Williams & Powell 12 Gauge Boxlock Ejector – Serial No. 10285
This distinguished 12-gauge boxlock ejector, bearing serial number 10285, is a testament to the esteemed craftsmanship of Williams & Powell, a prominent Liverpool gunmaker active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While exact manufacturing records are scarce, the serial number suggests production circa the early 1900s.
Featuring 30″ Damascus barrels with a rich browned finish, the shotgun is choked Improved Cylinder (right) and Improved Modified (left), and chambered for 2¾” cartridges. The solid concave rib offers a classic sighting plane, complemented by double triggers and an articulated front trigger for refined shooting.cpoutfitters
The stock dimensions are tailored for optimal fit: a length of pull measuring 14¾” to the front trigger, a drop at comb of 1?”, drop at heel of 2 5⁄16″, and a cast-off at face of 3⁄8″. These measurements ensure a comfortable and precise shooting experience.
Accompanying the firearm is a well-traveled canvas and leather case, housing a traditional wooden cleaning rod, a comprehensive cleaning kit, and a barrel hand guard—attesting to the meticulous care and maintenance bestowed upon this piece.
This shotgun was part of the personal collection of the late Cyril S. Adams, renowned shooter, author, and former proprietor of Atkin, Grant & Lang, London. Adams’ unwavering dedication to the preservation and appreciation of fine English shotguns is reflected in this exemplary piece.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: WILLIAMS & POWELL
Model: BLE
Serial Number: 10289
Barrel Length: 30
Bore Info: EXCELLENT
Chambers: 2 3/4
Ejectors: AUTO SELECTIVE EJECTORS
Condition: EXCELLENT
Metal Condition: EXCELLENT
Wood Condition: EXCELLENT
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT
Barrels: SIDE BY SIDE
Barrel Type: SXS
Action: BOX LOCK EJECTOR
Triggers: DOUBLE
Stock: ENGLISH STRAIGHT GRIP
Stock Comb: 1 3/8
Stock Heel: 2 5/16
Stock Cast: 3/8″ OFF
Fore End: SPLINTER
Butt Pad: LEATHER COVERED PAD
LOP: 14 3/4
Rib: SOLID CONCAVE SMOOTH
Finish: ANTIQUE COIN
Weight: 7 LBS
Sights: BRASS BEAD
Chokes: I/C-I/M
Extras: WOODEN CLEANING ROD, CLEANING KIT, AND BARREL HAND GAURD ARE INCLUDED
Case: Canvas & Leather Case
Item Location: MICHIGAN