Rare and unusual one-eyed shotgun, centerfire, external hammer, two-shot, 16-gauge extractor.
Two 76.5 cm table-top barrels in damascus with tobacco finish.
Key opening under front and scroll opening under trigger guard. Engraved rear locks signed "Casteres à Bayonne". Partially checkered varnished tiger walnut stock.
N.B.: This is a one-eyed rifle.
The trigger guard tail, breech tail, locks and stock are therefore deviated en suite.
B.E. for mechanics and appearance (interior pitting of barrels). Circa 1880-1900.
Live Wednesday 30 October 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 199

Rare and unusual one-eyed shotgun, centerfire, external hammer, two-shot, 16-gauge extractor. Two 76.5 cm table-top barrels in damascus with tobacco finish. Key opening under front and scroll opening under trigger guard. Engraved rear locks signed "Casteres à Bayonne". Partially checkered varnished tiger walnut stock. N.B.: This is a one-eyed rifle. The trigger guard tail, breech tail, locks and stock are therefore deviated en suite. B.E. for mechanics and appearance (interior pitting of barrels). Circa 1880-1900.

Estimate
€500 - €600
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
30%
Rare and unusual one-eyed shotgun, centerfire, external hammer, two-shot, 16-gauge extractor. Two 76.5 cm table-top barrels in damascus with tobacco finish. Key opening under front and scroll opening under trigger guard. Engraved rear locks signed "Casteres à Bayonne". Partially checkered varnished tiger walnut stock. N.B.: This is a one-eyed rifle. The trigger guard tail, breech tail, locks and stock are therefore deviated en suite. B.E. for mechanics and appearance (interior pitting of barrels). Circa 1880-1900.
Sale Wednesday 30 October 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 3, rue Favart 75002 Paris