A Deluxe Cased Double-Barrelled Pinfire Shotgun
Cal. 16/65, No. 174. Side by side smooth mirror-like bore Damascus barrels with a lot of original bluing. Mid rib with a bead front sight and gold-inlaid marking "CANONS DE BERNARD". The makers mark "EB" and proof ELG on star in a crowned oval are stamped on lower side. All metal parts are decorated with engraved scroll foliage and gold-inlaid animals. The butt is made from beautifully grained walnut root wood. Liege circa 1870, overall length 119.5 cm. Condition 1-
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Cal. 16/65, No. 174. Side by side smooth mirror-like bore Damascus barrels with a lot of original bluing. Mid rib with a bead front sight and gold-inlaid marking "CANONS DE BERNARD". The makers mark "EB" and proof ELG on star in a crowned oval are stamped on lower side. All metal parts are decorated with engraved scroll foliage and gold-inlaid animals. The butt is made from beautifully grained walnut root wood. Liege circa 1870, overall length 119.5 cm. Condition 1-