BY MATHIEU RAICK, LIGE, CIRCA 1850
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A 15-Bore Belgian D.B. Percussion Shotgun
By Mathieu Raick, Lige, circa 1850
With rebrowned twist barrels inscribed 'M. Raick Laminated Steel' in gold on the rib, patent breeches engraved with a snipe, shaped tang engraved with scrolls and a dog's head, locks engraved with differing scenes of dogs flushing birds, scroll engraved hammers, figured walnut half-stock (minor bruising), chequered grip, silver escutcheon, iron mounts engraved with scenes of the chase and retaining traces of original blued finish, and brass-tipped ramrod, Lige proof
30in. (76.8cm.) barrels
By Mathieu Raick, Lige, circa 1850
With rebrowned twist barrels inscribed 'M. Raick Laminated Steel' in gold on the rib, patent breeches engraved with a snipe, shaped tang engraved with scrolls and a dog's head, locks engraved with differing scenes of dogs flushing birds, scroll engraved hammers, figured walnut half-stock (minor bruising), chequered grip, silver escutcheon, iron mounts engraved with scenes of the chase and retaining traces of original blued finish, and brass-tipped ramrod, Lige proof
30in. (76.8cm.) barrels