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H. Mahillon SxS 16 Ga SN: 4825

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
H. Mahillon SxS 16 Ga SN: 4825
Vintage high quality Belgian made side-by-side double barrel boxlock shotgun chambered for 16 gauge shells, manufactured circa 1898-1924. Features a blued finish, light coverage hand engraving, 27 9/16" barrels with matted concave rib, ejectors, brass bead front sight, treble-grip side clipped action, double triggers, sliding tang safety, knurled top lever, fancy checkered satin finished walnut splinter forend and Prince of Wales shoulder stock with swivel stud, bakelite grip cap & serrated buttplate. The sighting rib is marked "J. NOWOTNY, PRAGUE" and has Czech proof marks on the the water table & barrel flats. The serial number "4825" is found on each barrel, on the forend metal, water table and in part on the lower tang. The numbers "39069" & "2155.32." are also found on the water table and barrel flats. Shotgun bares an old refinish with a mottled dark brown patina on the barrels and traces of bluing on the receiver with bright edge wear and browning patina. Action is crisp, the bores are bright and the refinished wood stocks are good with multiple hairline cracks. Condition is near NRA Good. ***C&R Firearm***