What kind of shotgun is leg of Belgium?

BELGIUM DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN WITH LEG OF BELGIUM DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN WITH LEG OF MUTTON CASE: Early 20th century over hammer 12 gauge with laminate steel barrel. Imported for dealer J. B. Clement,

What’s the bore size on a Belgium double barrel?

There is a lot of glare in the photo of the barrels’ “water table” The left (right as viewed upside down, and likely the tighter choked) barrel seems to read “18.4 (bore size in mm) choke 18.2”. The foregoing would be indicative of an “improved cylinder” choke constriction.

When did the Belgium double barrel shotgun come out?

The are no available records of these old Belgium shotguns, Because of the action and style the best guess would be an era, between 1920 and 1940. If I was asked for a guess for a dollar I would say mid 1930’s It passed proof for nitro which at the time would have been a service pressure of about 9,000 psi.

What kind of barrel was made in 1924?

1924 is a bit late for Damascus barrels. Are you sure they are Damascus and not perhaps fake Damascus made by etching a spiral pattern on solid steel barrels for those who liked the look of Damascus? Laminated steel is just another form of Damascus, made without the initial twisting of the rods. It is no stronger than any other built-up barrel.

When did they stop making Damascus barrel shotguns?

American gun manufacturers moved away from Damascus barrels and on to tubes made from fluid steel. Around the 1880s, Damascus barrels became an object of the past. Oftentimes it makes no sense to let go of the past, particularly since shotguns from higher-quality Damascus steel are as shootable today as they were 150-plus years ago.

How old is the Belgium superposed 12 gauge shotgun?

Browning Belgium Superposed 12 Gauge shotgun. S/n: 31629. Mirror bright bores, 3 minor blemishes on barrel (see photo). Selling as used in very good condition. Barrels: 28″ DAC: 1 1/2 …Click for more info

Where is the bore mark on a Belgium double barrel?

SO far as I know, the mark was normally placed on the side of the action, toward the rear stock. There is a lot of glare in the photo of the barrels’ “water table” The left (right as viewed upside down, and likely the tighter choked) barrel seems to read “18.4 (bore size in mm) choke 18.2”.

What was the history of Liege in World War 2?

After WWII came to an end, Liege’s history took a different turn by leading the campaign that led to the removal of Belgium’s King Leopold III. The king was seen as an ally of the Germans, and when his ‘usefulness’ came to the forefront of Belgian society, this city was again at the helm.

What is the history of Liege, Wallonia, Belgium?

(Liege, Wallonia, Belgium) Few cities in Belgium have as colourful a history as Liege. It was built around a chapel after the murder of a local Bishop turned the site into something of a pilgrimage destination. When a modest Christian chapel was built along the banks of the Meuse River in the year of 558 AD, the history of Liege truly began.