Lot 612 Detail
12 Gauge E. Gervais Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun
Serial no. 2015, 12 gauge. 27 5/8 inch barrels. Matted concave rib marked: Emuei
Gervais, Arqer Bie, Anvers. Case-hardened scalloped boxlock action engraved with fine
foliate scroll with fences deeply engraved with oak branches. Extractor. Hidden square
crossbolt. Side clips. Automatic safety. Checkered straight grip stock of plain walnut.
Drop points. Horn buttplate. Refinished checkered splinter fore-end with Anson release.
Condition: Very Good - Good as partially redone. Barrels show 95%
re-blued finish with areas of older pitting. Bore show heavy frosting with areas of light
pitting. Barrels show some slight dents and patches of exterior corrosion. Action/barrels
show considerable looseness. Action shows 80% re-done flame-colors. Refinished stock shows
cracks at head next to action and handling marks.
Note: Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bore: 0.730/0.730 inches. Chokes: 0.030/0.021 inches
(Improved Modified/Modified). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.026
inches. Proof: Belgian, special optional Nitro, 17.0/18.4, 17.8/18.3, choke, 70/20.6.
Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 5/8 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 5/8
inches. Weight: 6 pounds, 5 ounces.
Estimate: $500 - $600
