Faure Le Page A SCARCE 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 564

29 1/4-inch damascus barrels by Leopold Bernard for the maker with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame and locks engraved in typical style with mythical creatures within fine scrollwork, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, the action base with further creatures and cornucopiae, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, nitro re-proof

A very attractive French sidelockin a good honest condition. The action shows traces of gentle polish, and the stock has been refinished. Bore size 685 26 685 25 The bore size and barrel wall thickness are provided for guidance only and Sotheby's is not liable for any inaccuracies except when the proof status is compromised. For further details please refer to Gavin Gardiner.
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