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   LOT 1429
Factory Engraved Jean Duchateau Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun
- Serial no. 8477, 12 gauge, 29 1/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Single steel bead on the matted concave solid rib, barrels marked “JEAN DUCHATEAU” and “FT LIEGE” on the right and left respectively, standard Belgian proofs on the flats,
  choke constrictions of .046/.048 inches, and chambers marked 65 mm (2 1/2 inches) with automatic ejectors.
The casehardened sidelock action displays near full coverage floral scroll engraving. The gun features double triggers, bushed firing pins, and a manual tang mounted safety switch. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings including the Anson button release and straight grip stock with a checkered bare butt. Stock measurements: 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 1
15/16 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue and casehardened finishes with light handling evidence. The wood is fine with some small
pressure marks and scratches, light wear at the butt (where a slip on pad was installed), and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1430 Factory Engraved Von Lengerke & Detmold Retailer Marked A. Francotte 20 Gauge Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 33231, 20 gauge, 26 1/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Single steel bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, marked “VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD” and “U. S. AGENTS, NEW-YORK”, light engraving at the breech end, standard Belgian proofs, and chambers measured 2 1/2 inches with single extractor. The casehardened boxlock action displays scroll engraving covering much of the surface, oak leaf engraving on the fences, and “A. FRANCOTTE MAKER & PATENTEE/LIEGE BELGIUM” marked on either side. The gun features double triggers and an automatic tang mounted safety. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings including the Anson button release and pistol grip stock with serrated hard rubber buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: Very good as refurbished, retaining 90% blue finish on the barrel and trigger guard. The action has been polished bright with some dimpling and mild handling evidence. The wood is also very good, showing scattered dings and scratches and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
  inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 2 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 97% original blue finish, 85% French grey finish, scattered light spotting, some light oil staining
and light handling evidence. The wood is very good, showing some pressure dents and scratches, a slightly loose forend, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1432 Factory Engraved Darne 16 Gauge Sliding Breech Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 10396, 16 gauge, 27 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut stock. Single brass bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, choke constriction .019/.023 inches, and 2 5/8 inch chambers with single extractor. The casehardened Darne sliding breech action displays light scroll engraving and features double triggers and side mounted rotary safety. Lightly figured multi-point checkered stock with serrated buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 80% original blue finish with most of the wear at the top of the breech, 80% case colors, mild handling evidence, and scattered light spotting. The wood is also very good with scattered dings and scratches, some chipping around the inlets, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
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 LOT 1431 Factory Engraved French St. Etienne 16 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 6399, 16 gauge, 26 7/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/French grey finish, walnut stock. Blued Jean Breuil steel barrels with single brass bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, St. Etienne proofs on the water table, choke constriction measured .000/.031 inches, and 65 mm (2 1/2 inch) chambers with single extractor. The French grey scalloped boxlock action displays light floral scroll engraving with near full coverage on the fences. The gun features double triggers and a manual tang mounted safety switch. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings including the Anson button style release and straight grip stock with a serrated buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 3/8
   




















































































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