Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
WONDERFUL PAIR OF DAVID KIRKWOOD SIDELOCK EJECTOR 10 GA. WATERFOWLING GUNS SOLD BY KIRKWOOD BROS.
01-28467 | |Cal. 10 Ga. 2-7/8″ (both). | S# 1425 & 1426.
Upon David’s death in 1897 it appears that a large number of unfinished guns remained in the shop. Most likely some of these guns were finished by David’s successors as orders came in. The shop was operated by David’s son William and daughter Margaret until 1902 when it became Kirkwood Brothers. These guns are marked Kirkwood Bros. even though the guns were definitely made by David with all of his signature features. The 32″ steel barrels are engraved “Kirkwood Bros. Boston Mass.” on narrow game ribs with square shouldered dolls head extensions. Rear of ribs are engraved “1” or “2” with matching numbers found on top levers and forend tips. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with British provisional proofs. No other marks or patent dates are present. Case hardened actions fitted with back spring sidelocks of David’s later design without dipped plates feature automatic safetys, sliding third fasteners, bushed strikers and double triggers. “Kirkwood Bros.” is engraved on lockplates otherwise there are no markings or patent dates on actions. Guns are unengraved with the exception of afore mentioned markings along with “SAFE” and S#s on trigger guard tangs. Round knob pistol grip buttstocks made of well matched nicely marbled and lightly crotch figured European walnut measure 13-7/8″ over hand checkered hard rubber buttplates and feature point pattern checkering and nicely shaped drop points. Fluted combs are shaped in traditional Kirkwood style. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson type push buttons that actuate unique pivoting bolts that engage front portions of loops. The Kirkwood catalogs state that ejectors were available for an extra $25. MEASUREMENTS: Gun #1. BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .765. R .764. Restriction: L .020 (mod). R .015 (mod). Wall thickness: L .035. R .030. STOCK: DAH: 2-7/8″. DAC: 1-5/8″. CAST: about 1/2″ off. LOP: 13-7/8″. WEIGHT: 9 lb. 12 oz. Gun #2. BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .766. R .763. Restriction: L .034 (full). R .030 (full). Wall thickness: L .032. R .037. STOCK: DAH: 2-7/8″. DAC: 1-11/16″. CAST: about 1/2″ off. LOP: 13-7/8″. WEIGHT: 9 lb. 11 oz. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of Berrien Moore III. STATUS: ANTIQUE.
