Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2024
Lot 384
Louderon of St Étienne: a 14 bore pinfire double sporting gun, barrels 30 in. with fancy twist
Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £403
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Description
Louderon of St Étienne: a 14 bore pinfire double sporting gun, barrels 30 in. with fancy twist pattern*, stamped with patent acknowledgement for Sauteret, Lefaucheux derived action with captive steel fore-end, back action side locks engraved 'Louderon' and 'St Étienne', straight hand butt stock with steel furniture including a scrolling trigger guard. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
(116.5cm OAL)
The George Geear Collection
* this pattern is described by Greener as 'barber's pole' and he avers that it is typical of St Étienne. Ref. W. W. Greener, 'The Gun and its Development', p. 239