Lot 611 Detail
16 Gauge Charlin Automatique Sliding Breech Double Barrel Shotgun
Serial no. 21057. 16 gauge. 26 inch barrels. Sunken matted game rib. Coin-finished
sliding-breech action lightly engraved with foliate scroll. Side safety. Carved fences.
Checkered half-pistolgrip stock of straight-grained walnut. Horn buttplate.
Condition: Very Good, showing wear. Barrels show 60-70% bluing with
wear at rear. Barrel walls show deformation and a series of dents. Bright bores with areas
of pitting. Wood shows nicks and scratches. Checkering shows considerable wear. Buttplate
shows insect damage.
Note: Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bore: 0.676/0.677 inches. Chokes: 0.034/0.044 inches
(Full/Extra Full). Chambers: 2 1/2 inches. Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.023 inches. Proof:
French, St. Etienne, Nitro, 17.0, 17.0, 65. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 5/8 inches. Drop at
comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/2 inches. Weight: 6 pounds, 3 ounces.
Note: Barrels need repair prior to use.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
