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Don't know what I've got--but I like it
Unread 02-28-2018, 12:58 PM   #1
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Local gun show Saturday, found this little 16 hammer gun on dealers table--made a lowball offer he accepted. I think it is Belgium, but proof marks are hard to read. I cannot make out the inscription on the rib, but looks like
Joseph Bart???--doesnt look like Bayard. The barrels are fluid steel,just under 30"(75cm) and are choked cyl/full. Nice engraving on gun. Has a pivot lever to remove forearm, cheekpiece, and of course sling swivels. Wood in good condition, weighs 6lbs or less by feel. It is a little off face--small shim tightened it right up . Havent had a chance to shoot it yet, but feels exactly like my little 20 J Manton Belgium hammer gun. I'm into it for $300.
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Cool looking gun
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I don't know what you have, either, but you could be a bit more clear about the markings.
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I like the black powder fences.....that is a much nicer than average Belgian gun if it is indeed Belgian. It looks like it has been well used, and shows no sign of fatigue.
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you got a bargain in that little 16 been a parker woulda been way more...charlie
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Looks like $300.00 well spent. Will you be bringing it to Ernies?
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Bill, I have some pictures of the proof marks, but they are hard to see, I'll try and post them tomorrow. There is an L with an asterick above it on each barrel, I thought might stand for Leige. The also a double E or double figure 8, on each barrel, that shows up in search for Belgian proof marks. on the barrel flats is stamped Nicht Fur Kusfl--not sure about that last spelling, its very hard to make out. Also stamped ETT. Will post pics tomorrow.
Austin, yes will probably bring it.
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Great looking gun for the money.
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Nice score Harold. Looking forward to seeing it at Ernie's.
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That is a nice gun and I think it is a high end leigh gun. If it didnt have the cheek piece I would have guessed it was English.
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