Fine Modern & Antique Arms - November 2022 : Sale A1122 Lot 711
A SUBSTANTIAL SINGLE-BARRELLED BREECH LOADING 8-BORE CONTINENTAL FOWLING PIECE, no visible serial number,

Product Details

* A SUBSTANTIAL SINGLE BARRELLED BREECH LOADING 8-BORE CONTINENTAL FOWLING PIECE, no visible serial number,
probably Belgian circa 1900, with substantial tapering octagonal 50in. barrel possibly repurposed from a muzzle-loader, bead fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with provision for a folding leaf (absent), plain action with ambidextrous swing under-lever, plain back-action side-hammer lock, walnut butt-stock with twin reinforcing screws at head, plain iron furniture and walnut fore-end with Lefaucheux-style take-down lever, fitted with iron swivels, weight approximately 20lbs

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Estimate £500-800

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament