Two barrels sets sidelocks over-under
DEFOURNY
Shotguns
Category : D
Caliber : 12/70mm/2¾"
Beautiful sidelocks ejector over under manufactured by A. Jos. DEFOURNY in Liège for P. GATIMEL in Marseille.
The forged four-bolt action is fitted with A.J.D Patent H&H type sidelocks with intercepting safety, the shots being controlled by a single mechanical trigger, and curiously the gun doesn't carry any safety button.
Selective hammer ejectors are integrated into the single forend iron.
The rifle has two sets of barrels, both chopper lump, made of "Compound Nitro Steel Cap", one pair 29½" long choked 2/10° and 6/10° and a special woodcock 26½" set with cylinder chokes top and bottom.
The wood is high-quality French walnut with a 14" straight English stock while the forends are of three-pieces type perfectly adapted to each barrel.
The action, which retains the majority of its original slightly fainted color case hardening, is engraved of English scrolls and foliage, as are the rear sides of the barrels and all the trimmings.
The weapon is in very good condition with remarkably preserved barrels and an irreproachable mechanics. The ejectors are perfectly synchronized regardless of the barrels set fitted.
This rifle weighs only 6lbs 5oz with short tubes and 7lbs 1oz with long barrels.