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E. Bernard Pinfire SxS 12 Ga SN: 7060

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E. Bernard Pinfire SxS 12 Ga SN: 7060
Engraved Belgium made double barrel side-by side sidelock shotgun chambered for12 gauge pinfire shells, circa 1840's-1870's. Features 29 3/4" damascus steel barrels, smooth concave rib, brass bead front sight, double triggers, nicely engraved receiver & locks depicting wildlife scenes, checkered hammer spurs, sling swivels checkered bottom lever, checkered wood forend and straight grip shoulder stock with smooth metal buttplate. The barrels display a nice damascus pattern with areas of bright wear & dark rust & the receiver is in-the-white. The shot gun has three lines of of inlayed gold text, "E. Bernard" on the barrel rib, "Affolter" beneath the left hammer & "A Bienne" beneath the right hammer. Action is mechanically sound, bores are near good with scattered pitting and wood stocks are good+. Condition is near fine. ***Antique Firearm***