Details of Lot 197
CHAPU CALLENS
A BELGIAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9959

30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension and machined rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, cast-on for the left shoulder and inlaid with the gold number '3', 6lb. 9oz., Belgian nitro proof
S2

The gun was originally built for the right shoulder and it should be possible to return the stock to its original right hand cast.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
15 April 2015
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply