*UNUSUAL VEDETT “ELECTRIQUE” ELECTRICALLY OPERATED LIGHT GAME GUN.

*UNUSUAL VEDETT “ELECTRIQUE” ELECTRICALLY OPERATED LIGHT GAME GUN. SN 6000. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-3/4″ Dovetailed bbls with matted game rib are stamped with French triple proof marks for 2-3/4″ chambers. Reportedly imported by Abercrombie and Fitch, this unusual and high quality gun has what looks to be a normal boxlock action. It actually has a patented electronically cocking and firing mechanism, powered by battery pack which is installed under buttplate (missing in this particular example). Case hardened action has reinforcing bolsters, and fences are engraved with relief lightning bolts. A Vedett Brevette medallion is inset at pivot of top lever. On/ off switch is mounted at grip, and acts as safety. Light colored slightly streaked and figured French walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed horn buttplate, held in place by two large blued steel screws with large slots, so a coin could be used as screw driver when accessing battery compartment. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.020. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1″. Weight: 5 lbs.15 oz. LOP 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, appears to have had very little use. Bbls retain 98% orig black. Action retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color, silvered on high edges of fences, and on tang. Trigger guard and top lever retain nearly all of their orig bright blue with slight silvering. Screws show use. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous minor marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Without the battery, it is unknown whether or not the gun can be fired. 4-38871 MGM66 (750-1,250)

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
	1182	$517.50	UNUSUAL VEDETT “ELECTRIQUE” ELECTRICALLY OPERATED LIGHT GAME GUN. SN 6000. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-3/4″ Dovetailed bbls with matted game rib are stamped with French triple proof marks for 2-3/4″ chambers. Reportedly imported by Abercrombie and Fitch, this unusual and high quality gun has what looks to be a normal boxlock action. It actually has a patented electronically cocking and firing mechanism, powered by battery pack which is installed under buttplate (missing in this particular example). Case hardened action has reinforcing bolsters, and fences are engraved with relief lightning bolts. A Vedett Brevette medallion is inset at pivot of top lever. On/ off switch is mounted at grip, and acts as safety. Light colored slightly streaked and figured French walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed horn buttplate, held in place by two large blued steel screws with large slots, so a coin could be used as screw driver when accessing battery compartment. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.020. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1″. Weight: 5 lbs.15 oz. LOP 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, appears to have had very little use. Bbls retain 98% orig black. Action retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color, silvered on high edges of fences, and on tang. Trigger guard and top lever retain nearly all of their orig bright blue with slight silvering. Screws show use. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous minor marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Without the battery, it is unknown whether or not the gun can be fired. 4-38871 MGM66 (750-1,250) 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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