June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/25/2018
Dovetailed barrels are fitted with slightly raised concave matted rib with extension. Tops of barrels are engraved "- Faure - LePage - " and "- Paris -" Barrel flats and bottoms of barrels are stamped with Paris triple proofs and steel type, along with actual makers name (R. Garnier). Coin finished boxlock action has back filed with extreme ogee and features non-automatic safety, pivoting third fastener, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage scroll with game scenes on sides; flying duck on left and quail on right. Top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved and coin finished. Very nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock with checkered wood butt. Closely spaced flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching long splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Gun is housed in green canvas case with tan leather trim with initials "J. A. D." embossed on central leather medallion on top. Interior is lined in light brown felt, and has LePage label in lid. Case contains a pair of snap caps and cleaning equipment, along with proof certificate. Excellent, with evidence of very little firing. Barrels retain nearly all of their original blue. Action has almost all of its coin finish with only some very slight discoloration on bottom. Stocks retain nearly all of their original finish, with some light marks. Checkering still light in color. Case is excellent, as is interior, which has some rubs.
Barrel Wall Thickness
(L) .028 (R) .028
Choke
(L) .031 (full) (R) .013 (mod)
Internal Bore Diameter
(L) .627 (R) .627
Length Of Pull
14 - 7/8" cast off 1/2"
Manufacturer
Faure Le Page