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Antique Belgian Screw-Barrel Perc. Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD
Antique Belgian Screw-Barrel Perc. Shotgun
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Antique Belgian Screw-Barrel Single-Shot Percussion Shotgun, #404, 12mm cal., 33-3/4'' part round-part octagonal twisted steel barrel with tiny blade front and notched rear sights marked ''12.0'', ''404'' and with the oval ''E.L.G.'' Liege proofmark at breech; floral engraved boxlock action is marked ''J.J. Rissack/Brevete'' on long bottom tang; varnished walnut buttstock with carved aprons on both sides behind lock and checkered at wrist, with steel buttplate. Condition is very good, the steel parts retaining no original finish and with an overall brownish-gunmetal color, the barrel having a distinct twist pattern. Stock is solid retaining most of its original varnish finish, sharp checkering, softened carving on aprons, and lovely grain and color. Action is strong and sure; smoothbore is dirty about 20% of the way down, shiny thereafter. Probably intended for collecting birds or small game. Est.: $200-$400. (Antique)