Lot Essay
The damascus barrels of this gun are of particularly fine quality
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A FINE 14-BORE BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY P. J. MALHERBE (LIÉGE), NO. 437
The push-forward underlever-cocking action with an integral underlever and triggerguard, cocking-indicators, the lockplates and underlever engraved with stylized game-scenes, with best bold foliate-scroll engraving, the 'fiddleback' stock with engraved butt-plate, the exceptionally-fine damascus barrels with a fine damascus rib, the rib gold-inlaid with the maker's signature
Weight 7lb. 1oz., 14 3/8in. pull, 31½in. barrels, proof exemption
The push-forward underlever-cocking action with an integral underlever and triggerguard, cocking-indicators, the lockplates and underlever engraved with stylized game-scenes, with best bold foliate-scroll engraving, the 'fiddleback' stock with engraved butt-plate, the exceptionally-fine damascus barrels with a fine damascus rib, the rib gold-inlaid with the maker's signature
Weight 7lb. 1oz., 14 3/8in. pull, 31½in. barrels, proof exemption
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