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V. G. W. Libeau Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun
V. G. W. Libeau Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun
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Description
Rare V. G. W. Libeau Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun, ca. 1840s, New Orleans, with a figured walnut stock and forearm, engraved trigger guard, lock plate and heel, engraved "New Orleans" on bridge bar between barrels and "V. Libeau" on lock plate, h. 44", w. 5-1/4". Valentine G. W. Libeau (b. ca. 1790), an excellent craftsman who likely hailed from the celebrated Belgian gun makers "Lebeau", specialized in percussion derringers and sporting rifles. Libeau, listed as Valentine Libeau in Cincinnati in the late 1820s, set up a lucrative business in New Orleans from 1832-1845 at 9 Camp Street selling some of the finest quality percussion guns.
Condition
In "as found" condition. Dings and old stains to the stock. Old oxidation to the metal. Good overall patina. We are unsure of its firing condition.
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V. G. W. Libeau Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun

Estimate $2,500 - $4,000
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Starting Price $2,000
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