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Hello. Can anyone add any information regarding this maker that goes beyond that which is available on the littlegun site? Thanks.
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Prarie,
nice gun there mate,some of the Good Belgians are real sweet aren't they?
I can't help w the maker, though I've seen the odd one on dealer web sites, all looked v nice, as does yours.
I have a no name Belgian that looks very similar,isde of locks have the Britte (SP?) mark (so Abe Chaber told me, after he cleaned it)
also has the small "e" for 1926.
lovely stuff!
Franc

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Hi Kelly, I have your gun and info pictured in an original pré 1930 catalog from Marcel Donckier.
If you contact me my personal mail is in my profile, I can scan the page and send you the info.
Greetings from Belgium, Marc.

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Nice gun. You don't see a lot of Belgian stuff with chopperlump bbls.

What's the story with the rest of it? Any more pics? You looking for info or to sell?

And you may want to show it to a qualified gunsmith. From the wear on the bbls flats, it looks like the gun may be off the face (or well on its way).

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Marcel Donckier, 1903-1938 13 passage Lemonnier a Liege, then Bury-Donckier until 1947.
That's a beautiful gun proved in 1926. H&H locks. ejectors, hidden 3rd bite. 1st class rose and scroll engraving.
Congratulations!
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Never heard of him before, but he surely did nice work.


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Thanks to all who replyed with info.
OWD, tight as a tick, not for sale, no worries.
Marc, thanks for th catalogue page- invaluable.
Franc Otte- see Geffory Gournet's site for more info.

The gun is a war trophy, purchased from a gentelman who had it in his possession since 1964, who purchased it from the officer who picked it from the piles of firearms being destroyed at the end of the war. Not fired since at least 1964 per report. Great condition, well maintained, minor damage to the lock pins from removal for maintenance. I have not had the locks off of the gun.
Gun is original condition and has been inspected by a knowledgeable gunsmith.


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Dang nice!

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One more thing. Only wish I had #1 also.

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Prarie,
The bbls don't Have "HY Andrews Toledo Steel Works,Sheffield,England" under the forend by any chance do they?
Mine does,& I've seen/heard of a few other nice Belgian Guns with the same stamp.
Nice hunk o stump too!
I really hope #1 wasn't in that pile of Guns awaiting destruction..thats a painful thought ain't it? frown
OWD...what made you think the gun might be off face???, just curious.The wear seems like it came from the forend being taken off n on...or is some other spot?
Grand Gun mate
Merry Christmas lads
cheers
Franc

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