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ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE BELGIAN BREECHLOADING

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE BELGIAN BREECHLOADING
PERCUSSION WALL / PUNT GUN. Cal. 1 1/16". NSN. 46 7/8". Massive breechloading percussion wall / punt gun mfg. in Belgium. Gun is virtually unmarked, save for a few scattered diminutive Belgian proof marks. The action features a unique breechloading design, where the arm on the left side folds out and rotates upwards, creating an approximately 5/8" gap, allowing the breechblock to slide backwards and rotate 90 degrees into a vertical loading position. Underside of receiver features a single pivoting mounting spike, with a slot cut just forward of the trigger guard, presumably also for mounting purposes. Blade front sight and square notch rear with flip-up leaf. Straight grip wood buttstock features scattered brass tacks overall. Gun measures 67" in overall length. CONDITION: iron components exhibit a a mottled gray patina, with scattered areas of dark surface oxidation, and spots of pitting present overall. Dark bore, exhibiting strong rifling throughout. Hammer holds on cock, half cock, and functions appropriately when cycled by hand. Stock exhibits scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, with some chipping present around the lockplate, and crack that stems from the lower receiver tang, but otherwise appears to remain sturdy and serviceable. (01-25086/MLW). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.