W. & C. Scott & Son Quintuple Bolt 12 guage
 

Here is a pretty cool shotgun I need some help with. I have not been able to find much information on the net about this particular model with the Quintuple bolt system. The gun is completely original and highly finished. Bores and mechanics are excellent. My limited skill with the camera don't do the gun justice. Any information and approx. value estimates would be appreciated. Enjoy.
JJV

nice gun..these old guns are well bilt..i have a old 10 by them but does not have the unique triple locking features your gun has...a nice piece of wood the old gent wears also... charlie

Wow. How much does that thing weigh? Looks like a bank vault with barrels.

Beautiful engraving!

Weight is less than you would guess at just under 8 pounds. It does lock up like a vault. It is certainly a little over engineered with all of the moving parts when the lever is opened but the balance is really nice. Has anyone seen this model before? I am trying to find out how many and when it was made? I have struck out so far in my research...

If I recall correctly there was a Double Gun Journal article written on that model, but I don't recall the issue. I'll take a look in my back issues and see if I can find it.

That is one interesting creation on the part of W&C Scott. Thanks for sharing!

Likely built just before Scott and Purdey did their patent cross licensing agreement on the Scott spindle and the Purdey underbolt(s)thus creating the modern SxS gun as we know it.

Anyone care to take a shot at approx. production numbers and its value?
JJV

Jared:
I have NEVER seen a Scott like that before. And I've seen a LOT of Scotts, and worked on a lot of Scotts. There is nothing in the Scott history that shows or mentions anything like it. I'd wager it was an experimental design, or one requested by a specific and well-heeled client. The forend release is the type used only on guns of Premier Grade and above... although the engraving doesn't quite reach that level. The full-length trigger guard tang is typical of double rifle specification. Apparently someone wanted a VERY strong gun.

I'd say you have a VERY rare Scott indeed. And if I were you, I'd treat the old girl very gently and NEVER sell it. Collector value? That's anyone's guess. At least $7,000 I'd guesstimate.

Best, Kensal

The forend metal does appear to be more profusely engraved than the rest of the gun. Does it match by way of S/N?