EXTREMELY FINE SIMON FOWLING PIECE.

EXTREMELY FINE SIMON FOWLING PIECE. Marked “SIMON ··· A ·· PARIS ··· CANON· A· RUBANS·” on top of the bbl rib amidst lightning, military stands, and swags all done in gold. There is a cartouche at the rear of each bbl with a crown over “TR”. The lockplate’s are engraved “Simon Arquebusier / Du Roy Brevete / Be Mgr Conte Dartois Paris”. There is a running rabbit at the rear of the right lockplate and a running dog at the front. Hammer is engraved with a long tailed bird sitting on a branch while the top is sculpted in the shape of a dragon with brass eyes. Left flat has similar decoration with birds at the rear of the lockplate and pointing dog at the front. Tailpipe, trigger guard, and buttplate are engraved with hunting scenes. Stock is raised carved with vines, leaves, and animal heads. Ramrod is one pc of bone with brass tips. Sling swivels on the bottom of the stock. CONDITION: Excellent with little wear. Gold on the bbl is bright. Most of the metal was finished bright and there is only a little scattered rust stain. Stock is bright. Mechanically excellent. 4-57032 FS130 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	3367	$17,825.00	EXTREMELY FINE SIMON FOWLING PIECE. Marked “SIMON ··· A ·· PARIS ··· CANON· A· RUBANS·” on top of the bbl rib amidst lightning, military stands, and swags all done in gold. There is a cartouche at the rear of each bbl with a crown over “TR”. The lockplate’s are engraved “Simon Arquebusier / Du Roy Brevete / Be Mgr Conte Dartois Paris”. There is a running rabbit at the rear of the right lockplate and a running dog at the front. Hammer is engraved with a long tailed bird sitting on a branch while the top is sculpted in the shape of a dragon with brass eyes. Left flat has similar decoration with birds at the rear of the lockplate and pointing dog at the front. Tailpipe, trigger guard, and buttplate are engraved with hunting scenes. Stock is raised carved with vines, leaves, and animal heads. Ramrod is one pc of bone with brass tips. Sling swivels on the bottom of the stock. CONDITION: Excellent with little wear. Gold on the bbl is bright. Most of the metal was finished bright and there is only a little scattered rust stain. Stock is bright. Mechanically excellent. 4-57032 FS130 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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