Fine Modern & Antique Guns - March 2020 : Sale A0320 Lot 1503
A RARE 20-BORE DARNE 1892 PATENT ROTARY-BREECH HAMMERLESS SHOTGUN, serial no. 22232,

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A RARE 20-BORE DARNE 1892 PATENT ROTARY-BREECH HAMMERLESS SHOTGUN, serial no. 22232,
26 1/2in. black powder only barrels with raised file cut rib, the tubes engraved 'ROTARY ST. ETIENNE', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, some rivelling and internal pits, sidelever cocking action with rotary opening and camming breech, a further 8th of a turn operating the extractor, manual top side swinging safety lever, partially engraved with deco flora, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 5/8in. semi-pistolgrip stock with sling swivels and including 5/8in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, fore-end wood (possible replacement) with repair, weight 5lb. 9oz.

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Estimate £500-700

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