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