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FINE SELF OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN BY J.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
FINE SELF OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN BY J.

NIQUET WITH PURDEY TYPE ACTION. Cal. 12 ga. 2 1/2". S# 1284. The 27 5/8" dovetailed bbls. are engraved "Julien Niquet 12 Bore Self-Opening Sidelock" on slightly raised game rib. Bbl. flats are stamped with pre-1927 Belgian Nitro proofs for 2 1/2" chambers. Coin finished self opening sidelock action has safety button deactived, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with 80% coverage well cut rose and scroll. Bottom of action is engraved "J. Niquet" " a Liege". Newer straight grip buttstock of well figured dark European walnut measures 14 1/4" over checkered wood butt. Stock features drop points and point pattern checkering. Matching splinter Defourney ejector forend as Anson release, central escutcheon is gold inlaid with a count's crown. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .728", L .728". Restriction: R .020" (MOD), L .034" (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .030", L .030". STOCK: DAH: 2 1/2". DAC: 1 1/2". LOP: 14 1/4". CAST: approx. 1/4" on. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 14 oz. CONDITION: good as refurbished. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a very high quality reblack. Engraving recut. Action with extensive cleaning to coin finish has engraving considerably thinned. Trigger guard engraving also recut. Newer stocks retain nearly all of their original oil finish. Checkering with little wear. Bores are shiny with evidence of polishing over some light pitting and are without any major repairs. Action is tight. Bbls. are on face. Ejectors are in time. (22-4477/MGM). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.