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PAULY
A SCARCE FRENCH PAULY PATENT 16-BORE SPORTING GUN, NO. 80
30-inch damascus twist barrels signed in gold "Invention Pauly Brevette a Paris", the breeches stamped with gold lined marks of Leclerc, the hinged breech cover lifting to reveal the breeches and internal mechanism, dummy hammer cocking levers, well refinished overall, the half length stock with semi pistol grip, cheekpiece and steel butt plate, carved in low relief with a boar's head terminal at the grip, 14-inch pull, 7lb. 4oz., French proof
S58
Samuel Johannes Pauly patented his innovative breech-loading system for a self contained cartridge in Paris in 1812. It was one of the earliest forms of central fire breech-loading and achieved limited commercial success. |
Sold for £3200
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 18 April 2018 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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