^Lot 5329 FRENCH MADE CHIRE OF ROUEN SXS PERCUSSION SHOTGUN.

Cal. 16ga. Fitted with a 31" tight damascus bbl with brass bead front sight mounted on the concave game rib. The hammers are carved into serpentine figures with wavy borders and scrolled locks. The makers mark on the locks are inlaid with gold wire. The finely carved French walnut stock is decorated with rosettes, scroll relief and fine checkering. Key is replaced with a wood wedge and ramrod is a modern replacement. CONDITION: Overall very good. Metal surfaces have some spots of old oxidation with light wear. The stock is very good with only some minor handling marks. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of FEGA Master Engraver Joe Rundell. (01-28807/ZAL) ANTIQUE $2000-3000