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French Darne SxS 20 Ga. SN: 51722

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
French Darne SxS 20 Ga. SN: 51722
Imported by CAI, left action. Darne marked action lever in oval. style sliding breech side-by-side double barrel shotgun chambered for 2 ½” 20 gauge shells, manufactured in France circa 1897-1930’s. Features blued 25 1/2” barrels with matted concave rib, bead front sight, automatic ejector, double triggers, rotary safety on the left side of the action has been replaced by a crude handmade lever that does not operate, in-the-white finished breech block with light coverage floral scroll engraving, and checkered one-piece straight grip walnut shoulder stock with sling swivel, serrated black "Darne" buttplate & 14 1/8” LOP. Matching serial numbers are found throughout and the underside of the barrels are St. Etienne with proofs and other markings in French. Bores are rough, barrel finish has turned a brown patina, Action is in the white with some scatted areas of light pitting, action is smooth, locks up tight. wood is good overall with a small crack below the left tang, a repair around the safety. Barrels are choked IC. Lop is 15" from from front trigger. Matched serial numbers except the triggerguard, "210". Comes with a vintage Redhead 'Leg of Mutton' Brown leather case, model 175FRA/ Good condition with straps. NRA Condition-Fair. C&R Firearm.