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Henri Pieper Bayard 16 Ga. SN:11408

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Henri Pieper Bayard 16 Ga. SN:11408
Belgian made shotgun made for the German/Austrian trade. Anciens Etablissements Pieper was a Belgian arms manufacturer established under the name Henri Pieper in Herstal, Belgium in 1884 (some sources, 1866), by Henri Pieper. In 1898, it was renamed to Nicolas Pieper, and it became the Anciens Etablissements Pieper in 1905. It stayed in business until approximately 1950. The company used the Bayard trade name (after the legendary horse of Renaud de Montauban) Locks are stamped with these. Left side of the barrel says: "amtlich vierfach geprueft u. eingeschossen mit staerkster ladung rauchlosen pulvers" which translates: "officially quadruple examined and shot in with strongest load of smokeless powder" Amtlich Vierfach was a Austrian Firearms company. Both barrels marked prime steel in German with Imperial German Empire eagles. 16 Ga. exposed hammers SxS shotgun. 29" ribbed barrels, IC choke on left, and CYL on right barrel. Hardwood stock and forearm with checkering on the forearm and the bag grip. Factory hard rubber butt plate with Horse/Knight marked "Bayard": Sling swivels, and cheek piece for right handed shooting. Double triggers, matching serial numbers. Moderate scroll engraving. Bores are very good need cleaning. Barrels lock up tight, action works well. All markings are crisp/clear. Comes in a green felt lined form fitting wood case with paperwork. Blue on the barrels was dulled but is mostly all there with some loss on the upper right barrel. LOP is 13 3/4". NRA Condition-Very Good. C&R Firearm. .