2755 FRENCH J BERNIAUD ENGRAVED SIDELOCK SXS SHOTGUN.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 350.00 USD
Estimated at 700.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Cal. 16 Ga. 2 1/2". S# 41668. The Mono-bloc 27" barrels have matte rib with front bead; top of barrels engraved "PARIS / SPORT". Fixed Mod chokes. Sidelocks have large engraved pheasants with wings engraved on fences & light wheat-chaffe engraving on bottom; left lock signed "J BERNIAUD". Action features side clips, double trigger, extractors & auto-safety. Walnut forearm with push button release & point pattern checkering. Semi pistol grip walnut stock w/ point pattern checkering; hole on toeline from previous sling swivel attachment. LOP: 13 1/2" to horn buttplate. CONDITION: Barrels have fair blue mixed with patina & spots of corrosion. Bottom rib has sling base with missing swivel. Action has gray patina appearance with spots of pinprick oxidation & scratches. Good wood finish shows wear & small gouges to checkering & scattered impressions. Good buttplate with dents. Good shiny bores with fouling. Barrels fit tight on face. (24-1441/MD). CURIO. $700-1,000.