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Antique O/U Combination Rifle/Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD
Antique O/U Combination Rifle/Shotgun
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Antique Over/Under Double-Barrel Combination Rifle/Shotgun, NVSN, the Belgian made .40 cal. upper and 12 ga. lower barrels are 30'' long, have dovetailed blade front and tiny notch rear sights, Belgian proofmarks, and are otherwise marked only ''Real Twist'' ahead of the unique iron breech having a long top tang; back-action serpentine lockplates with simple border engraving; double triggers; steel furniture including scrolled triggerguard with rear finger rest, crescent buttplate with separate long bottom tang, and right-side patchbox opening to trap for patches and spare nipples; varnished walnut halfstock with checkering at wrist, and two brass-tipped hickory ramrods retained by three iron ferrules at each side. Condition is very good, the barrels with an overall brown color and retaining distinct twist patterns, the remainder of the metal a smooth gunmetal color. Stock with clear checkering and a later coat of reddish varnish. Right hammer is a replacement; left ramrod may be, as well. This gun appears to be of American mfg. utilizing Belgian-made barrels; at the very least it is a distinct American style. Actions work smoothly; bores are clean and shiny, the upper barrel with deep rifling. Est.: $600-$900. (Antique)