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Henri Pieper Belgian 7-Chamber Volley Gun

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD
Henri Pieper Belgian 7-Chamber Volley Gun
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Henri Pieper Belgian 7-Chamber Volley Gun

Popular among market hunters of the late 19th century, volley guns (also known as goose guns) used simultaneously-fired barrels to combine the swarm effect of a shotgun with the greater range of a rifle. Measuring 1 1/4 inches in diameter, the barrel cluster is fitted with a dovetailed bead front sight and a two leaf rear sight, with "H. PIEPER LIEGE" on the rib and the Liege "E/LG/star" proof on the left. Casehardened frame with light border engraving, floral designs on the screws, and a rolling block action with a removable "moon clip" style cartridge carrier (one included) and a one-piece rimfire striker. Checkered pistol grip stock, with a sling eye on the forearm, casehardened engraved grip cap, silver inscription panel on the underside bearing the Japanese numerals for "30" (significance unknown), and a smooth steel buttplate.

Manufacture: Pieper
Model: Seven Shot Volley
BBL: 25 1/2 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 256

Very fine. The barrel shows 75% of the blue finish, with areas of light pitting and brown patina, in addition to some light handling marks and edge wear. Bright and vivid colors are present on the frame, with over 80% of the original casehardening present and a few areas of gray. The stock is very good, with a crack forming on the left side of the toe and mild dents. The striker is stuck in the forward position, otherwise mechanically very good.