Sale 1351
Estimate$1,500 – $2,500
16 gauge. 27" barrel lengths. SN: 3583. Blued metal finish to barrels and bright finish to frame. Two piece walnut stock has checkering to round knob semi pistol grip and splinter forearm. Break action side by side hammerless shotgun with brass bead front sight and a matted solid rib. Item features double triggers, extractors, and double sling swivels. Barrels are marked ACIER SUPERIEUR and CANON JB to bottom, and break lever is engraved HELICE in block letters. Frame is engraved with fowl hunting scenes to both sides and bottom, as well as grape leaves engraved to fences. Included with item is a brown leather travel case with vintage postage stuck to both sides and a leather sling.
Good. Bores are bright. Finish has light scratches scattered overall. Wood stock is in good condition, with some scattered losses and scratches. Travel case has some losses including ends that have become separated from case but are still included.
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Tim Carey
Associate Vice President, Head of Department, Arms, Armor and Militaria

Ms. Emma Fulmer
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