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J. B. RONGE FILS (A LIEGE)
AN UNUSUAL 16-BORE (3IN.) SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 25249,
29 7/8in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrels, rib gold-inlaid 'J.B. RONGE FILS A LIEGE' and with fine crosshatch and curvilinear matting, the breech ends with fine gold-inlaid designs, 3in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with matted standing breech, cocking-indicators, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, the action, lockplates and furniture fully engraved in relief with flowing vine and ivy motifs, surrounding naive game scenes of hound and fowl, the triggerguard with fox and duck, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/4in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock with engraved steel heel and toe plates, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and horn finial, weight 6lb. 4oz.
Estimate £1,200-1,600
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