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  • Lot #88
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Lot 88: Belgium Single Shot Rifle 38-40 WCF

Unique European Sliding Breech Single Shot Hammerless Rifle with Liege Proofs

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2014

Lot 88: Belgium Single Shot Rifle 38-40 WCF

Unique European Sliding Breech Single Shot Hammerless Rifle with Liege Proofs

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2014

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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Unique European Sliding Breech Single Shot Hammerless Rifle with Liege Proofs

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Single Shot
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38-40 WCF
Barrel: 27 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1838
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 25
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This is an example of a sliding breech single shot rifle with Belgian proofs. The barrel moves forward for loading and unloading and has an extractor. The barrel is released by a cocking lever on the left side of the receiver. When the cocking lever is in the down position the rifle is cocked. The consignor notes state that the rifle is a prototype. The left barrel flat is stamped with a "star/L" and a "Liege ELG" proof at the breech. The left side of the receiver is stamped with a "star/L" along with an illegible marking. The rifle is equipped with fixed sights. The half stock features checkering on the forearm and wrist and is fitted with a shotgun style casehardened buttplate. The left sock flat is stamped "38 140 WCF". The receiver is also casehardened with a blue barrel and trigger guard.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The barrel retains streaks of blue finish, otherwise faded to a smooth plum patina. The trigger guard retains traces of blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The receiver retains most of the vivid case colors and the buttplate retains 80% case colors. The stock is fine with some minor pressure dents and scratches and two holes from now removed sling swivel bases with overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.



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