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Elaborately Engraved 19th Century Belgian Flintlock Side-by-Side Shotgun, with Finely Carved Stock

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Elaborately Engraved 19th Century Belgian Flintlock Side-by-Side Shotgun, with Finely Carved Stock
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Elaborately Engraved 19th Century Belgian Flintlock Side-by-Side Shotgun, with Finely Carved Stock, #NVSN, approx. .64 cal., 39-3/8" barrels. The first 11.25" up from the breech are deeply relief engraved, ending with tribal masks. Each frizzen, hammer, and lock with considerable coverage in similar floral scroll engraving and are unsigned. Magnificently hand carved stock depicts various scroll work and designs, with a bearded face in the underside of the buttstock. The lifelike representation displays glass eyes and sharp features. Stock also features finely ornate, engraved brass hardware; including a pineapple with finial, scroll and floral themes. There are two blank silver escutcheon plates and side clip fastener. Brass buttplate with scroll work on the tang and light border engraving. Wooden ramrod was painted black. Brass bead front sight is set back 2.25" from the muzzles. Action with double triggers. Mfg'd in the 19th century, likely in Liege, Belgium for export. Shotgun is in fine condition. Metal surfaces are gray, with intermittent spots of mild darkened pitting along the barrel, as well as a few areas of brown patina; typical mild pitting and darkening around the frizzen and hammers. Engraving and wood carvings are crisp. Stock is in fine condition; smooth sections show expected moderate dents and scratches; brass shows light toning from age. Action is tight and functions well. Bores are dark. Est.: $4,000-$6,000. (Antique)