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AUG. LEBEAU-COURALLY A SMEETS-ENGRAVED 12-BORE 'IMPERIAL EXTRA LUXE' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 43707, circa 1960, 27in. nitro barrels with 7mm ventilated matt top-rib, the over barrel engraved 'FAIT POUR LA SCAM A MILAN' 'PAR AUG. LEBEAU-COURALLY A LIEGE', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, three-piece fore-end, hold-open toplever, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, ornate border engraving with some acanthus detailing, the triggerplate signed 'R. Smeets Grar. Inr. de S.M. Le Roi', retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1in. leather covered recoil pad, ornate chequering borders, the fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release and inset in gold with a crest with the model designation and central pigeon motif, weight 7lb. 5oz., in a lightweight leather case with canvas outer cover. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

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AUG. LEBEAU-COURALLY A SMEETS-ENGRAVED 12-BORE 'IMPERIAL EXTRA LUXE' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 43707, circa 1960, 27in. nitro barrels with 7mm ventilated matt top-rib, the over barrel engraved 'FAIT POUR LA SCAM A MILAN' 'PAR AUG. LEBEAU-COURALLY A LIEGE', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, three-piece fore-end, hold-open toplever, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, ornate border engraving with some acanthus detailing, the triggerplate signed 'R. Smeets Grar. Inr. de S.M. Le Roi', retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1in. leather covered recoil pad, ornate chequering borders, the fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release and inset in gold with a crest with the model designation and central pigeon motif, weight 7lb. 5oz., in a lightweight leather case with canvas outer cover. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

Estimate 4 000 - 6 000 GBP
Starting price 4 000 GBP

* Not including buyer’s premium.
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For sale on Tuesday 30 Jul - 10:00 (BST)
wolferton-norfolk, United Kingdom
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