This interesting Belgian double uses a unique double under lug with a large exposed central hinge and rebated cuts in the receiver sides for the two large lugs on the barrels. This action was a joint patent filed between Franz Jaeger, and his business partner Carl Bittiner during their association in New York in the early 1900s. Single bead sight on the matte rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers, single extractor, "KARL KORMES/LEIPZIG" retail marking on the right and left barrels respectively, and full/full chokes. The receiver features high relief vine and leaf engraving mostly on the fences with light border engraving on the flats, and a pierced through leaf motif break lever. The underside of the receiver is marked "RECORD" in fine gold inlay under a gold inlaid pigeon. With dual triggers and tang mounted safety. Checkered splinter forearm and straight grip stock with engraved fittings, tear drop carved flats, and checkered skeleton buttplate over a checkered bare butt. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .725/.726 inch; minimum wall thickness .037/.037 inch; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 1/4 inches; length of pull 14 1/2 inches.

Very fine as professionally restored. 95% of the blue finish remains with clear markings, slightly rounded engraving, light edge wear, and handling marks. The new replacement wood is also very fine with crisp checkering, dark mineral lines, and a few small dings. Mechanically excellent.