April 2024 Sealed Bid Auction : Sale S0424 Lot 16576
TWO BELGIAN 16-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUNS, serial no. 209 & 55544, (2)

Product Details

* TWO BELGIAN 16-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUNS, serial no. 209 & 55544, BELGIAN 16-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 209,
circa 1920, 29in. nitro barrels, the tubes engraved 'ACIER COCKERILL' at the breech-ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, carved percussion fences, treble-grip action, border and partial scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock (cracks at head), with cheekpiece, sling swivels, including steel buttplate;
ANC. ETABL PIEPER HERSTAL. 16-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 55544,
circa 1920, 29 1/4in. nitro barrels (pitted), file-cut matt rib, engraved 'POUR POUDRES VIVES.' and 'ANC. ETABL PIEPER HERSTAL. BELGIQUE.', the tubes engraved with the Bayard trademark and 'DEMI-BLOC' at the breech-ends, 75mm chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, stepped treble-grip action with sideclips, rebounding hammers, border and partial acanthus scroll engraving, blacked finish, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels, including buttplate (2)

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Estimate £50-70

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act