Small bore double barrel shotgun brought back from Europe after WW2
Double barrel shotgun brought home from Europe after WW2. Reportedly obtained as a war prize in Belgium in 1945. Wood stock and forward hand rest, metal trigger groupp and breech, both presenting extensive filigree etching/engraving. All in good condition. Barrels are not pitted and are blued. Wooden components similarly in good condition. Bakelite Butt plate has some pitting but is serviceable. Type metal for trigger housing and breech unknown.
Shotgun is 42.5 inches from muzzle to butt plate
Inherited
Yes
Dear Raid Christopher,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. My sincere apologies for the delay with the appraisal.
The presented object appears to be a Belgium Verney Carron Helice double barrel SxS small bore shotgun. It was probably made in the 1940s.
Comparable objects were recently offered and sold on the international auction market.
This piece is in good condition and no severe damage is visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 400 to 800 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
With kind regards,
Gregory
