Marcel Donckier (of Liège, Belgium) Cased Best Grade 12 Bore Sidelock Ejector Fabulous Condition

Description:
Here is an extraordinary, best grade 12 bore sidelock ejector by Marcel Donckier of Liège, Belgium, built circa 1926.  The chopper-lump barrels are made of Sir Joseph Whitworth's compressed steel, and retain 99% original blue.  They are 28.3" (72cm) with a concave matted rib.  The chambers are 2 3/4" (70mm) and perfect bores, choked .019/.035 (modified/full.)  The gun has side-clips and locks up tight as new, and the ejectors are strong and in time.  The front trigger is articulated.  There are "disk-set strikers" (i.e. bushed firing pins.)  The receiver, top-lever, trigger-guard and tang feature bold floral engraving of the very highest quality, with 99% original case colors.  The fore-end has an Anson release.  The beautifully figured European walnut has ultra-fine checkering.  The stock measures 1 1/2" DAC x 2 3/8" DAC x 15" LOP over a solid, leather-faced pad.  (13 5/8" to the end of the wood.)  The underside of the butt has an initial plate with the previous owner's initials.  This beautiful gun weighs 7 lbs 2 oz, and comes in its maker's oak and leather case with a key.  
Marcel Donckier was a superb, internationally respected craftsman whose work compares to that of the finest English gunmakers.  The quality and condition of this rare piece could scarcely be improved upon.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge

Price: $11,500.00