Revised: 3/6/2015

Please note correction: This is a V19 Grade, not an R19 Grade. The V19 is a higher quality gun.

*SUBLIME 20 GAUGE DARNE R19 SLIDING BREECH GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 3D196. Cal. 20 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 26-3/4″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with deeply swamped matted top rib, and no under rib (plume). Rear portion of each bbl has three 1″ triangles of scroll. Bbl flats and bottoms of bbls are stamped with French triple proofs, grade markings, and “65”, as well as choke markings and SN. Unique Darne sliding breech, coin finished action is fitted with obturator discs, push button bbl release in trigger plate finial, and sliding side safety. Engraving on Darne guns ranges from idle scratching to the sublime. The quality of engraving on this gun is at the higher end of the scale with very well cut small scroll with rose bouquet highlights in classic style. Fences are very nicely relief carved in acanthus motif. There are sprays of scroll and line borders on trigger plate and trigger guard. Triggers are bright blued. Striking stump figured European walnut buttstock with slight round knob pistol grip, measures 14-5/8″ over thin skip line checkered horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line border is at grip. Base for detachable carrying sling is on toe line. Forepiece matches well. Bore diameter: left -.628, right -.628. Bore restrictions: left -.029 (full), right -.010 (Lt mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.022, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 5 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Good quality brown canvas covered case with tan leather trim is lined in red cloth, with paper Darne label in lid. Case contains 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod, pair of Boss marked snap caps, and a desiccant pack. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain essentially all of their orig blue with only a few light marks. Action retains essentially all of its orig coin finish, darkening a bit on trigger plate finial, and with a few flecks on trigger guard bow. Stocks retain nearly all of a fine hand rubbed oil finish with a few light marks, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is smooth. Case canvas is very fine, with some broad water staining and a few rubs. Leather trim is fine. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth is excellent with some compressions and rubs. Label has some oil soaking, and a rub. Accessories are very fine. These svelte little guns are surprisingly easy to use. 4-55444 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2373

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2373	$10,350.00	Revised: 3/6/2015 Please note correction: This is a V19 Grade, not an R19 Grade. The V19 is a higher quality gun. SUBLIME 20 GAUGE DARNE R19 SLIDING BREECH GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 3D196. Cal. 20 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 26-3/4″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with deeply swamped matted top rib, and no under rib (plume). Rear portion of each bbl has three 1″ triangles of scroll. Bbl flats and bottoms of bbls are stamped with French triple proofs, grade markings, and “65”, as well as choke markings and SN. Unique Darne sliding breech, coin finished action is fitted with obturator discs, push button bbl release in trigger plate finial, and sliding side safety. Engraving on Darne guns ranges from idle scratching to the sublime. The quality of engraving on this gun is at the higher end of the scale with very well cut small scroll with rose bouquet highlights in classic style. Fences are very nicely relief carved in acanthus motif. There are sprays of scroll and line borders on trigger plate and trigger guard. Triggers are bright blued. Striking stump figured European walnut buttstock with slight round knob pistol grip, measures 14-5/8″ over thin skip line checkered horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line border is at grip. Base for detachable carrying sling is on toe line. Forepiece matches well. Bore diameter: left -.628, right -.628. Bore restrictions: left -.029 (full), right -.010 (Lt mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.022, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 5 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Good quality brown canvas covered case with tan leather trim is lined in red cloth, with paper Darne label in lid. Case contains 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod, pair of Boss marked snap caps, and a desiccant pack. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain essentially all of their orig blue with only a few light marks. Action retains essentially all of its orig coin finish, darkening a bit on trigger plate finial, and with a few flecks on trigger guard bow. Stocks retain nearly all of a fine hand rubbed oil finish with a few light marks, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is smooth. Case canvas is very fine, with some broad water staining and a few rubs. Leather trim is fine. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth is excellent with some compressions and rubs. Label has some oil soaking, and a rub. Accessories are very fine. These svelte little guns are surprisingly easy to use. 4-55444 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2373 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*SUBLIME 20 GAUGE DARNE R19 SLIDING BREECH GAME GUN WITH CASE.