Lot 609 Detail
12 Gauge Darne-style Sliding Breech Double Barrel Shotgun by Halifax
Serial no. 11703. 12 gauge. 29 9/16 inch barrels. Sunken smooth game rib. Blued
sliding-breech action. Side safety. Checkered half-pistolgrip stock of slightly figured
walnut. Horn buttplate.
Condition: Fine, as partially re-done. Metal show 90-95% re-blued
finish. Very slight older pitting. Bright bores. Right barrel shows two dents. Wood shows
extensive nicks and scratches. Well-defined checkering. Triggerguard shows some light
corrosion. Buttplate shows insect damage.
Note: Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bore: 0.722/0.724 inches. Chokes: 0.015/0.034 inches
(Modified/Full). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.025 inches. Proof:
French, St. Etienne, Nitro, 18.2/18.2, 70. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 3/8 inches. Drop at
comb: 2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 7/8 inches. Weight: 6 pounds.
Estimate: $600 - $800
