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The guns appear to have been very little used
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A PAIR OF 20-BORE (2¾IN) SIDEPLATED-BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY P. CHAPUIS (ST. ETIENNE), NO. 229/230
The triggerplate-actions of boxlock-form, with dummy sideplates, the action-bodies with carved serpentine side-bolsters and arcaded fences, border engraving with stylized foliate and floral motifs, with full blued and colour-hardened finishes, well-figured stocks with engraved and colour-hardened skeletal butt-plates, the barrels with game-ribs
Weight 5lb. 13oz., 15¼in. pulls, 27½in. barrels, each approx. 3/8 & ¾ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
The triggerplate-actions of boxlock-form, with dummy sideplates, the action-bodies with carved serpentine side-bolsters and arcaded fences, border engraving with stylized foliate and floral motifs, with full blued and colour-hardened finishes, well-figured stocks with engraved and colour-hardened skeletal butt-plates, the barrels with game-ribs
Weight 5lb. 13oz., 15¼in. pulls, 27½in. barrels, each approx. 3/8 & ¾ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price