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![]() Gasteen Renette 12bore hammer gun 1876 exposition Guns International #: 102540842 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Shotguns - European Double - Shotguns - French Double Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Hard wood & Irons Member Since: 12/19/21 First Name: Jeffrey Last Name: Gabriel State: New York Zip: 14774 Country: United States Phone: (716) 883-9527 Number of Active Listings: 11 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Check , money order or PayPal About Us: Custom metal fabricator an amateur gunsmith who buys and sells collectible firearms Description: 1873!!!! one off Gastine Renette, Napoleons gunmaker considered one of the finest gunsmith of all times supposedly made this up for the 1873 Paris exposition featuring the unique fire, striking hammers that activate the striker firing mechanism midway of hammer very tight gun cocks like a precision instrument has been used not abused the barrels are thin And probably should use re-sleeving to bring it back to suitable condition,beautiful grained wood looks like it's growing out of the metal. It's It was speculated. there was rifle barrel insert on the right barrel see notch breach end proximately 3/16" square. anyways the barrels need work. I also have a 45 cal barrel liner for it ,I was going to have made up into a Cape gun in 450 BPE. Mainly because this gun is extra robust. It's got the Jones under lever and outrageous. French walnut stocks, very good condition very light marks. just needs to go to a good home somebody that knows what he wants and what he's doing. It's possibly one of a kind gun. it's very modern stock dimensions in 30 inch barrels. Feel free to call me Jeff Gabriel at 716-883-9527 for additional information or photos. Buyer pays for shipping and handling. This is an antique can ship without FFL. SOLD Antique: Yes |