Antique LR Double Barrel Shotgun, 2 Shot, 12 Gauge

This is an Antique Double Barrel side by side hammered 12 gauge shotgun which was never used while in our care and being sold as a collector’s item. In excellent condition for its age with the exception of one of the hammers being broken. We believe this shotgun is Belgian made judging by the proof marks on the barrels and it appears to have been manufactured between 1898-1924 judging by the diamond shape proof mark on the barrel only used between those dates. We also believe this was made by one Leon Rotsaert of Liege again due to the LR (no oval) mark found on the stock of the gun and again on the wooden grip. The barrels are Damascus Barrels from what we can tell and were black power proofed.

Below are some of the links we used to identify this gun. Please also see the pictures for the proof markings directly off the gun itself. Additional pictures of the gun is available upon request.

http://www.museum.state.il.us/RiverWeb/harvesting/archives/images/index.html?RollID=roll3&FrameID=Barker2_400
http://damascus-barrels.com/Belgian_All_Proofmarks.html
http://damascus-barrels.com/Belgian_Trade_Marks.html
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/7837372

Make:- LR (Leon Rotsaert)
Country:- Belgian
Type:- Side by Side
Licence:- Shotgun
Choke:- 17.3mm / 18.0mm
Trigger:- Double
Gauge:- 12
Loader:- Manual
Barrel Length:- 29 ¾”
Stock Length:- 15 ¼”
Overall Length:- 46”
No of Shots:- Two
Handed:- Right Handed

Please be aware that if you are interested in buying this gun you must have a current and valid shotgun certificate. If you do not have this, then please do not contact us unless you are in the process of applying for one.