Guns International #: 103051604
Seller's Inventory #: 247272

Category - Shotguns - Doubles - Shotguns - European Double

Category
Shotguns - Doubles
Shotguns - European Double

“W.F. & Co.” Marked WM. MOORE & CO. 12 Gauge DOUBLE BARREL C&R Shotgun Coach Style Hammer Scattergun

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“W.F. & Co.” Marked WM. MOORE & CO. 12 Gauge DOUBLE BARREL C&R Shotgun

Coach Style Hammer Scattergun

Here we present a C&R “W.F. & Co.” Marked Wm. Moore & Company Double Barrel Side by Side Shotgun, made by Henri Pieper in Liege, Belgium circa the turn of the century in Liege, Belgium for import to the United States. William Moore & Company was a trade name used by a large Belgian maker of shotguns named Henri Pieper. In the late 19th and early 20th century, Liège dominated the gunmaking industry. In the book Liege Gunmakers Through Their Work. 1800-1950, Vol. I by Alain Daubresse, he maintains that: “When Liège production reached its summit, more than half of the firearms made in the world came from Liège...” And the foremost weapon maker of Liege at the end of the 19th century was Henri Pieper. Not only did he own the largest weapon factory in the country, but he was also a founding member and managing director of Fabrique Nationale, and so he had nominal control of the two largest industrial entities in all of Belgium. Pieper’s company was among the first in Belgium to adopt the precision manufacture of interchangeable parts. In 1897, his sons took the initiative, and the Henri Pieper company diversified its activities and launched into the manufacture of bicycles, electricity, and gas and electric automobiles.”

This example has “Wm. Moore & Co” marked locks with light engraving and has been marked “WF & CO” on bottom of action, and the right of stock has been stamped “W.F & CO./YUMA/AZ./238/EXP.”.

The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bores are smooth and mostly bright. Solid stock and forend with an average amount of wear with worn wrist checkering. Liege proofed barrels.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrels are 24 inches

Gauge: 12

LOP: 14-5/8 inches.

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$1600

#247272
 

Curio/Relic: Yes

Price: $1,600.00
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