GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
FINE FRENCH SIDELOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN BY C. MODE-PARIS. MODE SLE 9699 12 MODERN; C&R Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2" Cham. 27-1/2" bbls, choked IC/LT Mod, rib marked "C. MODE ARMURIER DE PARIS". Case colored sidelock action feature bouquet and scroll engraving, arcaded fences, articulated double trigger, auto ejectors. Fine dark streak walnut, splinter forend, straight grip. 14-1/4" LOP over solid brown pad. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very fine as partially restored. Bbls retain most of their orig blue finish with light handling marks and rubs, some thinning at muzzles. Sling swivel provisions removed. Action retains most of its vibrant case coloring. Wood is sound and retains most of its applied oil type finish with a few light handling marks, sharp checkering. Bright bores, crisp mechanics, action tight. 50595-22 JWD (4,500-7,500)