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I recently received this gun from my uncle who passed away. He was the original owner. Below is the translated text, as the gun was purchased in Monaco. I have all of the original paperwork and even photos of the gun shop and the employees holding it. $8,000 OBO. The engraving is stunning. I can email all photos that you want. PNorris@stark-stark.com ** New Price 7,000 OBO


Progress/Royal model side-by-side smoothbore shotgun

12 gauge - 76 mm ejectors

700 mm barrel, straight rib, interchangeable chokes

Book with 5 chokes + the key

non-selective single-stage regulator

rocker switch with back plate and filing identical to the model shown

page 42-46 of catalog

hand-engraved and signed by a master engraver

English-style ornamentation across the entire rocker, same.

model shown in pages 42-43 of the catalog

hunting scenes engraved in intaglio on the back plates

and under the rocker in the spirit of the C1 & C2 model (pg 47 of catalog) with

1st side partridges in flight in the spirit of c1

2nd side woodcocks in flight in the spirit of v1

Under the seesaw, a dog's head with a bird in its mouth

labrador & woodcock

The rocker's finish is a grey-aged silver temper.

Luxury 6-star walnut English stock

Right-handed stick with length and angle to be announced

Book in a leather-bound case with the Chapuis coat of arms logo (gift).

Delivery expected in June 2008- 15,700 Euro

At the exchange rate in 2007 the shotgun cost roughly $23,000 (1 euro- 1.47 usd)

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I have plenty of pictures I can send if you email me.

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open to offers. Email me for pics and I will send you what I have. If you need any proof I can provide that as well.

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Reduced $7,000 OBO. This is a $23,000 gun. Email me for pictures, as I am unable post them.

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Originally Posted by Pnorris
Reduced $7,000 OBO. This is a $23,000 gun. Email me for pictures, as I am unable post them.

If you email the pictures to me, I’ll get them up on the board for you.

tedjs@usfamily.net

Pictures help greatly. Good luck with the sale.

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thanks Ted. Super nice of you. I will.

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Pictures of the gun that was left to Paul:

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It is a looker.

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Thanks Ted. Super nice of you.

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Originally Posted by Pnorris
Thanks Ted. Super nice of you.

I have my moments.

Very nice gun, best of luck with the sale.

A good photo of the flats of the barrels would give us information about how it was proofed. Do consider getting a photo of that to me to post here for you. Most of the guys here really want to see that, in addition to the rest of the gun.

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A couple more photos of Paul’s gun:

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A picture is worth a 1000 catalog pages. Disc set strikers, 3” chambers, overbored at 18.5mm, and, that elusive proof mark for steel shot.

Future proof, and a hell of a nice gun. I really should tell my kid that college will just have to wait, but, a promise is a promise.

Good luck, Paul.

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You are a prince Ted. Thanks for your help.

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All reasonable offers considered

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Just weighed it -- 6.67 lbs

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New Price $6,000 OBO

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Gorgeous gun. Are you in New Hope, PA? If so, I would consider consigning with Griffin & Howe in NJ. They shouldn't be far and have a wide audience.

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Thanks for the advice. I will look them up.

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No worries - if the G&H consignment fees are too steep, you could also sell it at auction through Morphy's, in your relative area:

https://morphyauctions.com/auctions/

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Or lower your price by the percentage G & H charges and hopefully all will be happy.


So many guns, so little time!
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I will entertain any offers, but of course, there is always a price I won't go below.

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