October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/23/2019
An early 12 bore with 29 - 3/4" chopper lump barrels, solid tapered matted flat top rib with steel front bead, loop for sling and ejectors. Choked full and improved modified. Barrels marked "A.Jos DEFOURNEY - FABRICANT. HERSTAL BELGIQUE". The case colored sidelock action has a hidden third fastener, disc strikers. The action is beautifully engraved in foliate scroll with bouquets engraved on lock plates, action bottom, and trigger guard. Double triggers with auto safety. Tang safety with "S" in gold. European walnut stock with round knob pistol grip, right hand cheekpiece, long bottom tang, loop for sling serrated butt. Splinter forearm with Anson release. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain more than 90% original blue with some minor spotting. Action finish is flaking, though retains perhaps more than 90% original case color with lacquer present. Stock is in very good condition with some handling marks. Forearm is good with some handling marks and semi smooth checkering. CP
Barrel Wall Thickness
(BOTH) .033
Internal Bore Diameter
(L) .729 (R) .728
Manufacturer
Joseph Defourney