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Masu Frerse 16 gauge Pinfire Shotgun Side by Side LiËge Belgium [160034]

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
Masu Frerse 16 gauge Pinfire Shotgun Side by Side LiËge Belgium [160034]
SOLD
2,500.00USD+ (625.00) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2023 Jan 21 @ 11:21UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
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This is a 16 gauge pinfire shotgun made by Masu Frerse of Liege Belgium c. 1870's. This beautiful little shotgun is 46 in. overall length with 29.75 in./ 75.5 mm barrels and weighs 6 lbs. The barrels are soft browned Damascus in the water twist pattern. The bores are bright without pitting and appear to be Cyl./Cyl. choking. The action is tight with the chambers open at the top for the pin to protrude above the barrels for each exposed hammer. The release is a rotary underlever or Lefaucheux design. The forearm is held with the original wedge, (it is engraved with a crown), and the buttstock is European burled walnut, spectacular to see, and spectacular to hold! The stock is straight grip with a 14.25 in . LOP. Each component of this gun is engraved with wild stags and does outlined in gold line; even the wedge oval and the heel of the buttplate. Only minor surface oxidation mid-length on the right barrel. Excellent overall condition. This gun is an antique and no attempt has been made to fire this gun to confirm its mechanical integrity. Nor should this gun be fired without the examination by a qualified gunsmith. Any attempt to fire an antique is at the risk of the owner and not consistent with the value of the firearm. No sales to New York, New Jersey, California, and Hawaii. No FFL required. Please see photos for details.

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