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E. DUMOLIN BEST QUALITY BELGIAN SIDELOCK SHOTGUN.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
E. DUMOLIN BEST QUALITY BELGIAN SIDELOCK SHOTGUN.

Cal. 12 Ga 2-3/4’’. S# 10042. Bbls. 28-1/2’’. Left bbl. has marking that appears to read “E. Dumolin-Deluge-Arguebruier-a-Liege-Belgique”. Top of rib has marking that appears to be “F.P.J.Mod DIADIME”. Case colored sidelock action w/ exquisite game scene engraving. Scene on right lock plate features flying prairie chickens. Left lock plate shows flushing pheasants. Floorplate shows a fox w/ a pheasant in its mouth. Balance of action & forearm iron are covered w/ fine scroll & floral bouquets. Features include double under lugs, bushed firing pins, cocking indicators & ejectors. Fire blued double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight hand stock of fancy European walnut w/ rich black & orange tones. Stock & forearm have generous coverage of fine hand engraving. LOP: 14-3/8’’ to a checkered butt. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-3/8’’. Stock has approx. 1/4’’ cast off. Bore diameter: RT .730, LT .729. Choke constriction: RT 019, LT .031. Minimum wall thickness: RT .023, LT .032. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 15 ozs. CONDITION: 98% reblackened bbl. finish. Action has an attractive cleaned gray appearance. Wood has very good finish showing small marks w/ spots in finish around butt. Gun is tight & on face w/ top lever sitting properly right of center. Bright near excellent bores. (23-652/DS). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.