Guns International #: 102920865
Seller's Inventory #: MSG1167

Category - Shotguns - French Double - Shotguns - 16 Gauge

Category
Shotguns - French Double
Shotguns - 16 Gauge

CASED BEAUTIFUL FRENCH PERCUSSION DOUBLE SHOTGUN BY LOUIS MALHERBE

Description:
16 Bore 31 inch barrels with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain very nice damascus patterns with maker name inlaid in gold on the rib "LOUIS MALHERBE A MARSEILLE". The lockplates exhibit 98% vivid color case color with the maker's name inlaid in gold. All of the furniture is silver. The ornate triggerguard shows a chiseled hanging game scene. Wood retains most varnish. The original silver-tipped ramrod is present and appears to be made of horn.  Fitted in a French case made of fancy burl wood with a brass plaque on top marked "Le Chevalier Hoy". Recess in the case for the lock plates. Complete with accoutrements. Case has a crack on the top and the lining has wear. Beautiful outfit!

Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.

Price: $8,500.00

Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge