*DARNE ROTATING BREECH DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

*DARNE ROTATING BREECH DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 16ga. Unusual shotgun with 26-3/8″ bbls, tapered, matted, swamped rib with single brass bead, marked on the right bbl “F. DARNE FILS” and “ST. ETIENNE” on the left. This strange rotating breech has a long lever on the right side that when rotated backwards, allows the entire breech to swing to the right. Depressing the breech further, activates the extractor. It has a knurled thumb safety on top. It is fitted with a rounded checkered splintered forearm, checkered stock with faint rounded pistol grip, 14″ over a serrated horn buttplate. It has dbl. triggers and sling swivels. NSN. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 93-95% strong original blue. Wood, with freshened checkering, retains most of a refinish. Bright bores with scattered light pitting. 4-45966 JR436 (300-600)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2002

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
	1927	$862.50	DARNE ROTATING BREECH DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 16ga. Unusual shotgun with 26-3/8″ bbls, tapered, matted, swamped rib with single brass bead, marked on the right bbl “F. DARNE FILS” and “ST. ETIENNE” on the left. This strange rotating breech has a long lever on the right side that when rotated backwards, allows the entire breech to swing to the right. Depressing the breech further, activates the extractor. It has a knurled thumb safety on top. It is fitted with a rounded checkered splintered forearm, checkered stock with faint rounded pistol grip, 14″ over a serrated horn buttplate. It has dbl. triggers and sling swivels. NSN. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 93-95% strong original blue. Wood, with freshened checkering, retains most of a refinish. Bright bores with scattered light pitting. 4-45966 JR436 (300-600) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2002 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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