Can anyone give me some information on a Bayard shotgun? It is rather plain 16gauge boxlock, non-ejector with the following markings.Both barrels are stamped "Demi Block" and the rib is stamped,"Eprouve A Toutes Les Poudres Pyroxilees". There is a knight in armor with a lance stamped on both barrels. Above the knight there is stamped "ANC ETABL Pieper" (left barrel) and "Herstal Belgique"(right barrel). These stamps are in a circle with what appears to ba a flower in the center.The left barrel is marked "Acier Bayard". Underneath the barrels there are a lot of numbers with Belgian proof marks. The left barrel is stamped 165 and the right is stamped 166. There is also a 65mm marking which I assume is the chamber length(2 1/2 ")
The gun has two under bolts, side clips to action and a top bolt that abutts the top rib.
At one time the shotgun was fitted with sling swivels but these are now missing.
Any information about age,quality,and shootability would be appreciated. The gun has been used but is tight.
Last edited by WRDSMTH; 10/31/11 11:27 AM.
