*20 GA. DARNE HORS SERIES V GAME GUN WITH LEG O’ MUTTON CASE.

*20 GA. DARNE HORS SERIES V GAME GUN WITH LEG O’ MUTTON CASE. SN 4H701. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25-3/4″ Mono-bloc bbls with matted, very low, (plume) rib and no under rib, are stamped “Darne Brevet S. G. D. G” with proofs and “65” along with newer stamping of “70” with “H. S.” (Hors series) engraved on bbl flats. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with French triple proofs, choke information, and “.4H701.” (SN) Coin finished sliding breech action with obturator discs, is engraved with semi-relief acanthus scroll with small scroll background outlining scenes of game. A trio of roe deer, a buck with 2 does, are in open woodlands on left; a pair of foxes are flushing a duck from marsh on right side of sliding breech. Fences are full relief carved with acanthus scroll. Sliding safety button is on left side of action. Trigger plate with push button bbl takedown is engraved with monogram “RN”. Steel trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over black “White Line” solid pad. Point pattern checkering is at about 30 LPI with broad geometrically carved borders. Matching forepiece has large horn tip. Bore diameter: left-.629, right -.631. Bore restrictions: left -.026, right -.015. Wall thickness: left -.018, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-11/15″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 15″. This gun comes in its tan leather leg o’ mutton case complete with carrying straps. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue, with one or 2 minor marks, and some minor scuffing on locking lug from assembly and disassembly. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish. It has browned and toned somewhat from accumulated oil, and could use a good cleaning. Stocks have had some added oil rubbed in over their orig finish, which has worn slightly on sharp edges. New pad is slightly above stock. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is crisp. Case leather is still light in color and supple, with a few heavy scuffs. Straps are good. Hinge is beginning to detach. A fine lightweight fast handling small bore gun. 4-45116 MGM211 (6,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1181	$10,350.00	20 GA. DARNE HORS SERIES V GAME GUN WITH LEG O’ MUTTON CASE. SN 4H701. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25-3/4″ Mono-bloc bbls with matted, very low, (plume) rib and no under rib, are stamped “Darne Brevet S. G. D. G” with proofs and “65” along with newer stamping of “70” with “H. S.” (Hors series) engraved on bbl flats. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with French triple proofs, choke information, and “.4H701.” (SN) Coin finished sliding breech action with obturator discs, is engraved with semi-relief acanthus scroll with small scroll background outlining scenes of game. A trio of roe deer, a buck with 2 does, are in open woodlands on left; a pair of foxes are flushing a duck from marsh on right side of sliding breech. Fences are full relief carved with acanthus scroll. Sliding safety button is on left side of action. Trigger plate with push button bbl takedown is engraved with monogram “RN”. Steel trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over black “White Line” solid pad. Point pattern checkering is at about 30 LPI with broad geometrically carved borders. Matching forepiece has large horn tip. Bore diameter: left-.629, right -.631. Bore restrictions: left -.026, right -.015. Wall thickness: left -.018, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-11/15″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 15″. This gun comes in its tan leather leg o’ mutton* case complete with carrying straps. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue, with one or 2 minor marks, and some minor scuffing on locking lug from assembly and disassembly. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish. It has browned and toned somewhat from accumulated oil, and could use a good cleaning. Stocks have had some added oil rubbed in over their orig finish, which has worn slightly on sharp edges. New pad is slightly above stock. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is crisp. Case leather is still light in color and supple, with a few heavy scuffs. Straps are good. Hinge is beginning to detach. A fine lightweight fast handling small bore gun. 4-45116 MGM211 (6,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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