David McKay Brown 20 true pair, 1990, scaled round trigger plate action, IC/M, 6.0 pounds, 14.75, 97 percent

David McKay Brown round action 20 gauge true pair. Bearing 1990 London proofs, serials 7457 & 7458 are superlative game guns with scaled frames and trigger plate actions. Identical in configuration, barrels are 27.25 inches (fixed IC/M, game ribs, 2.75-inch chambers, ejectors). Safeties are automatic. HISTORY: Held in trust by a hunting partner of the original owner since his passing, they are known to be but lightly hunted. ENGRAVING: Each action is dressed with an intricate pattern of scroll to full coverage. Patterns extend over the tangs, levers and latches. Gun numbers and “SAFE” appear in gold. Action screws and latch plungers are fired. Toe line initial plates are engraved “TJM”. DIMENSIONS: Weights are 6.0 pounds. Lengths-of-pull are 14.75 inches, drops are 1.4 and 2.1 inches, and cast offs are approximately .30-inch. CONDITION: Bores crowd pristine. Barrels are full on face. Levers naturally rest right. Ejectors snick with purpose and trigger pulls are crisp. GUN 1: Blue over the barrels and guard is at least 97 percent. Colors are vivid. Wood is also 97 percent with a scattering of small impressions near the butt above the toe line (right side). GUN 2: Blue over the barrels and guard is approximately 97 percent with an occasional microscratch. Colors are vivid. Wood is approximately 97 percent with a few minor rubs and the same small impressions as Gun 1. The lower tang point is slightly proud of the toe line. INCLUSIONS: No case or papers are present. The price is firm and layaway is available. $85,000 plus shipping.