This breathtaking P. Webley & Son Side-by-Side Shotgun chambered in the massive, legendary 8 Gauge is a remarkably rare and awe-inspiring artifact from the golden age of British gunmaking. Before mutating into Webley & Scott, the P. Webley & Son firm was renowned for crafting top-tier waterfowling and market pieces designed to dominate open waters. This imposing heavyweight showcases the pinnacle of 19th-century English engineering, constructed with thick, robust steel or intricate Damascus barrels scaled proportionately to handle the extreme black powder pressures of the mighty 8-bore. Featuring fine, hand-engraved locksoften accented by vibrant case coloring and classic game scenesand set in a premium, finely checkered English walnut stock, it balances its substantial frame with remarkable elegance. Whether built as a traditional hammer gun with an under-lever barrel release or as a later hammerless boxlock variant, an authentic 8-gauge Webley is an exceptionally scarce prize. For the serious investment collector or connoisseur of fine English double guns, this magnificent piece represents an elite milestone in historic waterfowling heritage.