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SCARCE 20 GA. DARNE R15 SLIDING BREECH SHOTGUN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
SCARCE 20 GA. DARNE R15 SLIDING BREECH SHOTGUN

RETAILED BY STOEGER ARMS CORP.
Cal. 20 Ga. S# SPC1316 (on action with barrels removed). The 25 5/8" mono-bloc barrels with raised matted rib and no under rib are marked "PHS DARNE SAINT ETIENNE FRANCE" on rib. Tops of barrels are stamped with Stoeger Arms name and address. Barrel flats and bottom of barrels are stamped with triple proofs, Darne logo and 5 grade markings (R15). Coin finished sliding breech action with obturating discs and toggling side safety is engraved with 70% coverage rose bouquets, scroll and various borders. "Darne" is deeply stamped on opening lever. Double triggers are blued, buttstock of lightly figure European walnut measures 14 1/2" over hard rubber Darne buttplate. Flat top point pattern checkering is on semi-pistol grip. Matching forepiece has inlet horn tip. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .630. R .632. Restriction: L .011 (light mod). R.002. (IC). Wall thickness: L .030. R .028. STOCK: DAH: 2 3/8". DAC: 1 1/2"-. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 1/2". WEIGHT: 5 lb. 11 oz. CONDITION: exceptionally fine, close to as new. Bores are bright and shiny. Stoeger's imported these guns until 1971. This model as made today, retails at $11,000 Euros. (22-5680/MGM). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.