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Lot #479

Lot 478: Factory Engraved Joseph Smets 16 Gauge Sidelock Ejector Shotgun

Factory Engraved Joseph Smets 16 Gauge Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Lot 478: Factory Engraved Joseph Smets 16 Gauge Sidelock Ejector Shotgun

Factory Engraved Joseph Smets 16 Gauge Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved Joseph Smets 16 Gauge Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 30 1/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 416
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 376
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are bright with light signs of use and minor streaks.
Description:

Built between 1910 and 1933, the gun has blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, "FAIT PAR JOSEPH SMETS" and "Fcant D' ARMES LIEGE-BELGIQUE" signed on the right and left tubes respectively, Liege proof marks on the flats, and 2 3/4" chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened sidelock action which shows light border engraving and features a hidden third fastener, bushed firing pins, double triggers, and a tang mounted manual safety with gold inlaid "S" indicator. The gun is fitted with an attractively figured and multi-point checkered forend and a straight hand stock with teardrop carved drop points and a checkered bare butt. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .667/.666 inches; choke constriction .032/.032 inches; minimum wall thickness .042/.041 inches; 1 3/4 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 1 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 98% original blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence, a few freckles of spotting, and some loss on the forend irons. The wood is very fine with a some minor dings and scratches and mostly crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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