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Lot 299: Engraved Brun au Donjon Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun

Antique Engraved Brun au Donjon Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun with Unique Folding Buttstock

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2017

Lot 299: Engraved Brun au Donjon Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun

Antique Engraved Brun au Donjon Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun with Unique Folding Buttstock

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250

Antique Engraved Brun au Donjon Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun with Unique Folding Buttstock

Manufacturer: European
Model: Percussion
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 70 smoothbore
Barrel: 22 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1198
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 112
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in France likely during the latter half of the 19th century. Single brass bead sight on the smooth rib. Features detailed French scroll engraving with scalloped and foliate designs. The plates are marked "Brun" and "au/Donjon" on the left and right respectively. The barrels are fitted to the forearm with a single lightly engraved wedge. The buttstock is a unique side-folding design with a smooth steel buttplate. There are records of a Gallay C. Brun active in the Donjon area of France until at least 1853. Includes a brass tipped horn ram rod. Length of pull is 13 3/4 inches.

Rating Definition:

Fine. 75% original thin brown finish remains on the barrels with strong Damascus patterning, some small dings, mild edge wear, and faint pitting near the muzzle. The lock plates and fittings have a silver/gray patina overall with some light spotting, handling marks, and distinct markings and engraving. The wood is fine as revarnished with small dings and indentations throughout and a 1/2 inch hairline crack just to the rear of the hinge on top of the wrist. Mechanically very good.



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