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Belgian Bayard Scalloped Boxlock Double Shotgun by Pieper

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:500.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
Belgian Bayard Scalloped Boxlock Double Shotgun by Pieper
serial #53A14505 / 02778, 12 ga (2 3/4''), 27 1/2'' Bayard steel demi-bloc barrels choked full with bright excellent right bore and near excellent left bore which shows a small dent about 3/4'' back from the muzzle which should be a simple fix for any competent gunsmith. The barrels retain about 90-92% original blue with scattered light handling marks and some areas toning to mild gray-brown patina. The rears of the barrels are extensively marked with Bayard horseman and Pieper markings and the bottom flats show Belgian smokeless powder proofs for 70mm shells and appear to be proof-dated ''r'' for 1939. The action retains about 90% original mostly vibrant and attractive case-hardened colors showing some light speckling and toning to a pleasant silvery case-hardened patina. The top lever and triggerguard retain a healthy amount of original bright blue and there is a small Simpson Ltd. import mark electro-penciled along the edge of the trigger plate. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend with Anson release remain in excellent condition showing some scattered light handling marks. Stock features a nice round knob horn pistolgrip cap, well-defined drop points and left-side cheekpiece. Length-of-pull to the Bayard logo horn buttplate is 14 3/8'' with drops of 1 3/4'' and 3'' and weight is 6 lbs. 12 oz. The gun is equipped with sling swivels, ivory bead front sight, automatic safety, double triggers and extractors. The barrels lock-up solid on-face via dual under-bites, Greener crossbolt and sideclips and the action seems to function well mechanically. A fine quality and nice condition vintage Belgian double. (13A11621-142) {C&R} (700/900)
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