Details of Lot 292
H. MANGEOT
A BELGIAN 14-BORE PINFIRE LEFAUCHEUX PATENT HAMMER GUN, NO. 189

28-inch damascus twist barrels with gold-lined breech, the rounded frame, forward-pointing underlever, hammers and back locks with fine foliate scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., black powder proof

The gun is a fine example of an early European pinfire sporting gun.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
14 April 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply