The intersection of craftsmanship and history is where collectors and tactical enthusiasts find the most rewarding pieces. A late 19th-century English double with original Damascus barrels and finely engraved locks offers both museum-worthy detail and practical field heritage for upland or waterfowl presentation.
BRITAIN/ENGLAND FINE J.P. CLABROUGH BROS. OF LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM SIDE BY SIDE DUCK AND QUAIL 
Overview and key specifications
This fine J.P. Clabrough Bros. side by side duck and quail 12 Gauge shotgun dates to circa 1890 and measures an overall 45″ in length with 26″ barrels. The barrels feature an attractive brown Damascus pattern with excellent bores. The action and locks retain visible case colors and are finely engraved, including pictorial panels: the right lock shows a pair of quail, the left lock depicts a pair of ducks, and the bottom of the action has another pair of quail. The forend is finely checkered and the butt stock carries sharp checkering at the wrist plus a blank German silver round escutcheon on the bottom; the butt plate is described as excellent. Price is $2,250.99 for collectors and discerning shooters. Shop this product
Why this 12 Gauge matters for collectors and practical users
Caliber and use
The 12 Gauge is a versatile field caliber with broad utility for duck and quail work—dense shot patterns at typical upland distances and plenty of energy for waterfowl. That said, this is a Damascus steel barrel shotgun: it is not safe to fire modern high-pressure shells. Only black powder or qualified reduced-pressure loads should be considered, or keep it as a display-quality collectible.
Craftsmanship and identifying features
Clabrough’s trademark dog-with-duck motif on the butt plate and the circular “Clabrough’s Duck & Quail gun Trade-mark” add provenance and collector appeal. The locks and action engraving, original case colors, and the excellent bores make this a high-grade English double worthy of close inspection. As a Side By Side category piece, it represents classic English gunmaking tradition from London and Birmingham workshops.
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Whether you collect historic English doubles or seek an exhibition field gun, this J.P. Clabrough Bros. side-by-side 12 Gauge brings detailed engraving, original finish elements, and late-Victorian character to any cabinet. For purchase and full specifications, Shop this product here.
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