NR Davis & Sons Premier 12 Gauge Side-by-Side, 32 in Barrels, 1924 Davis-Warner Norwich Era
This NR Davis & Sons Premier is a 12 gauge side-by-side from 1924, built during the Davis-Warner Norwich production era in the United States. It features long 32-inch blued barrels with a solid, matted rib and a brass bead, a color casehardened steel receiver, and classic double triggers with a tang safety. Collectors will note the period-correct doll's head rib extension and central extractor configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Specific Condition Notes: The wood finish is destroyed with peeling throughout. There is rust and pitting on the receiver, and rust present in the barrels. The top lever shows wear on the locking lugs. Barrel fit is loose. Firing pins are good.
What’s Included
- NR Davis & Sons Premier 12 gauge side-by-side shotgun
Made in 1924, this Premier comes from the Davis-Warner period in Norwich, Connecticut, and carries the maker/location roll mark on the receiver. This timeframe is well-regarded among NR Davis & Sons enthusiasts and aligns with the features seen on later-production Premiers.
The shotgun is configured with 32-inch blued barrels, a solid rib with matted top surface, and a brass front bead for a clean sight picture. It uses a central extractor (non-ejector) system and a traditional doll's head rib extension at the breech, consistent with period construction.
Controls and operation are classic: break-action, hammerless mechanism, double triggers, and a tang safety. Capacity is 2 rounds. The stock set includes a pistol-grip buttstock with a checkered wrist and a splinter forend.
Period finishes and materials include a color casehardened steel receiver and blued barrels. The butt is capped with a black hard buttplate molded with a chevron pattern. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches.