Lot 607 Detail
12 Gauge Darne-style Sliding Breech Double Barrel Shotgun by Halifax
Serial no. 53058. 12 gauge. 26 3/4 inch mono-blocked barrels. Matted game rib.
Coin-finished sliding-breech action engraved with foliate scroll details. Number 5 grade.
Side safety. Re-checkered and refinished straight- grip stock of slightly figured walnut.
FN hard rubber buttplate. Sling swivels.
Condition: Very good as partially redone, showing considerable use.
Barrels show 70-80% re-blued finish turning brown. Very slight older pitting. Bright bores
with frosting, numerous marks and isolated pitting. Right barrel shows slight dents. Wood
shows nicks and scratches. Well-defined checkering. Triggerguard is loose at the front.
Note: Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bore: 0.727/0.729 inches. Chokes: 0.014/0.031 inches
(Modified/Improved Cylinder). Chambers: 2 1/2 inches. Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.022
inches. Proof: French, St. Etienne, Nitro, 18.2/18.2, 65. NOTE: Gun is out of proof due to
enlarged bores. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/4 inches. Drop at
heel: 2 3/4 inches. Weight: 6 pounds.
Estimate: $800 - $1200
