Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2015 : Sale A1215 Lot 541
TALABERT VAMOTTE A ST. ETIENNE, A 22-BORE PERCUSSION SILVER-MOUNTED DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN, no visible serial number,

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A TALABERT VAMOTTE A ST. ETIENNE 22-BORE PERCUSSION SILVER-MOUNTED DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN, no visible serial number, French, possibly converted from flintlock circa 1835, with 35 3/4in. sighted barrels, grooved tang engraved with rococo ornament, border engraved locks respectively signed 'TALABERT VAMOTTE' and 'A ST. ETIENNE', figured walnut half-stock (cheek-piece inserted, fore-end repaired) carved in relief with a dragon's head behind the grip, chequered grip and fore-end, silver mounts including hallmarked trigger-guard with foliate finial, sling eyes, and period ramrod (cleaned bright, some pitting).

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Estimate £250-350