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Good Adolph Jansen Belgian Pinfire Double Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Good Adolph Jansen Belgian Pinfire Double Rifle
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Approximately 12 bore, 28.5" barrels, S/N 488. Damascus barrels show rifling at muzzle for ball cartridges. Top of barrel marked "AD. JANSEN ARQUEBUSIER DU ROI A BRUXELLES". Splinter-type forend with barrel key and swivel lever. Checkered walnut forend with checkered wrist and carved cheekpiece. Iron triggerguard en suite with carved horn. Frame, fencers, and back-action lockplates finely chiseled with floral motifs and panels of hunting dogs. Lockplates marked "AD JANSEN ARQR DU ROI" and "AD JANSEN A BRUXELLES". Barrels with both German and Belgian proofs. **Good condition overall. Barrels have a dark gunmetal patina with twist pattern still visible. Stock shows some handling marks and blemishes with some minor evidence of repair. Actions are tight and functional. Bores are good with some dust and a dent to left barrel.** $1,000-$2,000