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Liegi
length 40.5 cm.
Octagonal, twisted, and micro-rifled, 13 mm cal. barrels, provided with foresight and rear sight on the engraved tangs; powder chambers and tangs numbered “1” and "2" respectively (gold-inlaid), and featuring the “VC 19” mark and the mark of the Liegi test bench. Forward spring locks finely engraved with plant motifs and spirals. Triggers provided with set triggers. Butt-plates and trigger guard with finger support decorated in the same style. Half stocks of walnut wood with grooved grips and stock ends sculpted with floral motifs. Stored in their beautiful and original case (some missing parts and defects in the compartment structure) made of black-stained wood, with brass corners and a handle on the lid engraved with “CR” in block letters; lined with purple velvet (with some defects) containing all its original tools; a ramrod with cartridge extractors, a turned hammer, an iron punch, a copper flask with embossed decorations, a screwdriver, a decorated iron measuring device, a spring crimper, two iron cartridge extractors, an oiler, an iron bullet mold pliers, a lead strainer, and a small barrel-shaped primer case. Some minor pitting and traces of patina.
length 40.5 cm.
Octagonal, twisted, and micro-rifled, 13 mm cal. barrels, provided with foresight and rear sight on the engraved tangs; powder chambers and tangs numbered “1” and "2" respectively (gold-inlaid), and featuring the “VC 19” mark and the mark of the Liegi test bench. Forward spring locks finely engraved with plant motifs and spirals. Triggers provided with set triggers. Butt-plates and trigger guard with finger support decorated in the same style. Half stocks of walnut wood with grooved grips and stock ends sculpted with floral motifs. Stored in their beautiful and original case (some missing parts and defects in the compartment structure) made of black-stained wood, with brass corners and a handle on the lid engraved with “CR” in block letters; lined with purple velvet (with some defects) containing all its original tools; a ramrod with cartridge extractors, a turned hammer, an iron punch, a copper flask with embossed decorations, a screwdriver, a decorated iron measuring device, a spring crimper, two iron cartridge extractors, an oiler, an iron bullet mold pliers, a lead strainer, and a small barrel-shaped primer case. Some minor pitting and traces of patina.
Specialist Notes
Victor Collette (Colette), a manufacturer from Liegi, lived and worked from 1836 to 1909. See “Der Neue Stoeckel,” vol. 1, p. 230.
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Condition report
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We urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. We always suggest prospective buyers to inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition during the exhibition days as indicated in the catalog.
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