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Percussion Hammer Shotgun – 16 BORE, BELGIUM BEST, GORGEOUS, Antique, VINTAGE FIREARMS, INC.
Guns International #: 101160159 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Shotguns - Percussion - Shotguns - Belgium Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 174
Total Number of Listings: 5134
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
General Specs: Belgium, Year 1850-1870, 16 Gauge, 7lbs 12oz, SxS Hammer, ANTIQUE
Serial Number: N/A
What a great gun we have found in this Belgium made, high quality percussion hammer gun in 16 gauge, bore diameter of .667, smoothbore. Built sometime in the mid-1800’s, the gun is in remarkable condition and ready for your field forays with a vintage upland gun. I get to see a lot of fine guns in my business, and I am often shown many poor-quality guns as I search for the best. It is easy to know when you are holding something special. This fine smoothbore is one of the special ones. First to be noticed is the ornate shaping, filing, and engraving on the barrels. From the breech up 12” is unique metal working that is quite extraordinary and decorative, requiring the highest of skill levels to achieve. In fact, looking at every aspect of the gunmaker’s art, this gun is at the highest level. The finely figured French walnut stock is fit to the action to perfection, the checkering is still the original flat-top checkering and barely worn. The stepped, back-action lock plates are engraved with great detail and skill. The hammers are gracefully shaped, engraved, and the fences are shaped in a way to prevent flashback to the shooter’s eyes. The action is mechanically excellent, with strong hammer springs, crisp triggers, and perfect original engraved screws. Even the ebony loading rod is original to the gun. The steel buttplate with the long tang extending onto the top of the comb is also nicely engraved. The stock dimensions are modern and eminently shootable (see below) and there are no cracks or repairs to the stock. The 31 ½” barrels have smooth bores, but I have not disassembled the breech block to inspect. The barrels come off the gun with the removal of one pin, and they are firmly put back in place just as easily. This is a high-end gun, not a cheapy, and is quite the rare find in this condition. How fun this would be to load up with black powder, or smokeless black powder substitute, and take it for a run around the sporting clays course or to the field after upland birds! This gun is priced to sell, so don’t hesitate. You will not be disappointed when you open the box. Of course, being an antique, made around 1850-1870, we can ship it to any address you choose. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 31 1/2" healthy damascus
Chokes: none
Bores: smooth and clean
Bore Diameter: 0.667
Wall Thickness: lots
% Blue: damascus pattern 75%
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Screws: perfect; engraved
Engraving: clear, sharp, scroll, floral
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: engraved, long tang
Stock
Type: English stock; figured french walnut; nice!
LOP: 14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14"
DAH: 2"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: 3/8" off
Checkering Condition: excellent, original flat top
Butt Treatment: steel plate; long tang top
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $45.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: No, Antique!
Call to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes