View this discussion about i have an acier cockerill,28 gauge double barrel shotgun. Sv shirleyvanderlinden browning auto5 shotguns the. I purchased this shotgun off the internet, and the seller could offer no real information regarding it. This weapon has a multitude of punches, it is not very current to see some as much at the same time. Unfortunately, no other than an educated guess that you may have a belgian shotgun. Makers darne, merkel, arrieta, beretta, browning, holland, purdey, richards, bernardelli, parker, fox, lc smith, and most other double barreled shotgun, gun and double rifle makers. Blue book of gun values by fjestad, uses the percentage system, good for modern guns, no pictures. I can hardly find information on the web so im hoping someone knows about them. Les locks ahead are of hammerless type with key top lever, they are decorated of a fine animalist and vegetable engraving. Most important being the age and condition of the shotgun. What is the value of a 16 gauge acier cockerill double barrel shotgun. John cockerill is a mechanical engineering group headquartered in seraing, belgium, producing machinery for steel plants, industrial heat recovery equipment and boiler, and shunting locomotives and military equipment.
Cockerill distinguished himself by heroism while participating in aerial flight as an hh53c aerial combat photographer near thanh hoa, north vietnam on 10 december 1972. Time range this shows the historical advertised prices for similar guns on guntrader. Acier cockerill hammergun 16 ga for sale guns international. Operated by the sporting shooters association of australia ssaa, it is an online service with free registration for ssaa members, dealers and the australian shooting and hunting community, including firearm owners, collectors and enthusiasts. Side by side shotguns of this era are highly collectable and our inventory changes frequently. Shop cabelas gun library for a large selection of used shotguns for sale, including popular brands remington, ithaca, benelli, beretta and much more. Acier bayard 16 gague, pour poudres vives on the rib, serial number 40431, 70 d mm 18. It has the words rubans dacier in real gold inbetween the two barrels. Barrel steel indication cockerill steel or acier special. The only incription in the rib is acier cockerill the information that i found talk about the type of steel and the maker of this steel. The value of a simmons royal 16 gauge double barrel shotgun depends on a number of factors. Is this a 2 34 inch shotgun, is it safe to use todays loads. It has the ultrarare solid rib barrel, with the words acier special stamped on its left side and no choke designation markings. Buy and sell guns online from the comfort and safety of your home or business.
In view of the preceding material presented by dr drew and the material authored by john houchins in volume 16, issue 1 of the dgj titled l c smith barrels, my supposition is that hunter arms procured tubes from both foreign and domestic sources and played one against the. The gun was made in belgium and is in excellent shape. Timeline for the browning auto 5 1903 1940 gunboards forums. Double gun shotguns side by side shotguns, and over under shotguns including drillings, double barreled rifles, sxs double rifles, combination guns. I dont see the manufacture liegeoise d armes a feu 18661929 mark which became armaf 19291972 and usually acm in a circle is stamped on the barrels for acier cockerill manufacture liegoise top picreceiver. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. We believe that it is in its original, specialorder configuration much as it was when it sold new. Acier cockerill is not the gun manufacturer, but the maker of the steel in the barrels. Ssaa gun sales has been designed to be australias most comprehensive firearms and accessories trading website. Cockerillsambre was a group of belgian steel manufacturers headquartered in seraing in 1817. Everything you need to know about the shotgun sports is a mouseclick. Beautiful shotgun to juxtaposed unrifled bores of gauge 2070.
More than 100 year old pattern welded barrels usually turn plum with age, and the. Acier cockerill ou 12 boregauge over and under gunstar. Feb 03, 2014 rare as first year auto5s are, there doesnt seem to be a large market for them. Nov 26, 2008 and usually acm in a circle is stamped on the barrels for acier cockerill manufacture liegoise top picreceiver. I am looking for information and value for a 24 gauge acier bayard shotgun.
As well as creating an iron works john cockerill also instigated machine building activities, following in the footsteps of his father william cockerill s who had made his fortune constructing machines for the textile industry in belgium. Sgw i hope, you will find it interesting to read here also. On that date, sergeant cockerill voluntarily flew into a highly hostile area to attempt the rescue of a downed american airman. Browning 12 gauge acier special semiauto second hand shotgun. It has two triggers and a takedown lever behind the triggers. I think it is a french guild gun, probably prewwii but cannot go much beyond that. He asked me to do some checking to find out how much it could be worth. I inherited an acier cockerill double barrel shotgun, twin hammers,grayish finish, straight grip, 26. Publishers of over 5000 old gun catalogs and firearms books. Universal used guns is a firearms trading site for private sellers and firearms dealers. If youre looking for a great new gun, see our stock of franchi double barrel shotguns.
Acier comprime 16 gauge side x side shotgun for sale at. That includes places to shoot, ways to improve your shooting and the latest new products. In 1817 the john cockerill company was founded in seraing nr. Some said it is not really a browning, it is an fn. I have an acier cockerill,28 gauge double barrel shotgun. Acier special 16 gauge side by side shotgun rh sh trade seller advertised for 891 days until 29032019 for. The action has got a gold clay pigeon engraved to it a very good clay gun. Replacing the barrels, either by fabricating new ones or sleeving the old, will cost several thousand dollars.
Shotgun markings by joe vorisek cornell publications. I have posted this on the shotgun world forum and i got a variety of opinions. Acier special 16 gauge side by side second hand shotgun for. What is the value of a 1907 ah fox 16 gauge double barrel. All countries united states canada afghanistan aland islands albania algeria. Used side by side shotguns for sale fine used shotguns. Rifles including bolt action, lever action and rimfire. May 08, 2010 i have an old shotgun that i was wondering the value of. This is a double barrel, double trigger shotgun, made in belgium.
The shotgun has a 26 vent rib barrel with five choke tubes for lead or steel. Mar 23, 2008 i have inherited a browning 12 gauge shotgun. What is the value of a 12 gauge auguste francotte acier cockerill double barrel shotgun of earliest 1900. Gentlemen, this timeline thread was originally created for an other forum shotgunworld. Shotgun life is the first online magazine devoted to the great people who participate in the shotgun sports. We advertise your guns and shooting accessories at affordable, competitive prices. I believe the serial number is 6482529 if i am looking in the right place. Im pretty sure its a 20 but it could be an 18 or a 24 its that old.
This is a discussion on 24 gauge acier bayard within the shotgun identification and worth forums, part of the shotgun forum discussions category. I saw one on gunbroker get no bids over several auctions. The maker address is engraved on the barrels rib, raick freres liege canons acier krupp. Our inventory of antique shotguns is made up of shotguns manufactured before 1899, including english, french, and belgian shotguns. There is also a lot of craftsman signatures that i can.
The blueing shows light scratches and light to moderate pitting on the barrels. Cockerill sambre was a group of belgian steel manufacturers headquartered in seraing in 1817. Rare as first year auto5s are, there doesnt seem to be a large market for them. The browning name is now synonymous with guns, with owners across the world deriving great pleasure from their shotgun day after day. A friend of mine has an old ideal 12 gauge shotgun. For your viewing from a estate is a anib browning new model a5. Acier special 16 gauge side by side second hand shotgun. Cockerillsambre seraing, belgium local business facebook. This shotgun was made by the makers of fire arms in liege, belgium, using acier cockerill steel. I will appreciate anything that any of you can do to help me to determine the age and value of this shotgun.
John cockerill company, 18251955 and cockerillsambre. What is the value of a 12 gauge auguste francotte acier cockerill double barrel shotgun of earliest. It has italian proof and date marks, alongside the belgian marks that were sharply stamped about 100 years ago. What is the value of a 16 gauge acier cockerill double. We will try to help gun aficionados, worldwide, to identify, date, and deepen their knowledge or. The period in which this shotgun was made is known as the golden age of belgian firearm workmanship and rightfully so. Weatherby super x3 semi automatic 12 gauge w3 12 chamber shotgun. Condition is everything when determining the value of a gun that they made millions of, and the early guns are lumped in with the rest.
Both acl acier cockerill liege and llh are found on belgian guns, crescent, and a baker s grade i believe laurent lochethabran was both a maker and exported, and have no knowledge of a relationship with pieper. Nickel steel, vickers, delcourdupont, cockerill acier universel or acier special. Acier universel was the trademark for john cockerill s. Tracing the history of this belgian double the doublegun. Our goal is to provide you with the best coverage in wing and clays shooting. Acier cockerill guns for sale guns for sale acier cockerill. Acier cockerill was the trade mark of cockerill of ougreeliege. Wilson book, this shotgun, serial number 1694xx, was manufactured by fabrique nationale, herstal belgium, in 1935. Up for sale is a used pre 1924 belgium acier cockerill shotgun 12 ga. Manufacture darmes a feu liegeoise used this steel almost exclusively. The shotgun have two barrels side by side, i think is 28ga, with hidden hammers. Its a double barrel, side by side, that has two triggers. In what years were acier cockerill shotguns manufactured.
In what years were acier cockerill shotguns manufactured answers. Browning 12 gauge acier special semiauto second hand. Browning guns are steeped in heritage, having introduced not just the semiautomatic shotgun, but also the overandunder shotgun, renowned for its efficiency, elegance and impeccable technical features. Auction arms is the official auction website for the nra. Overview in 1904, four different variations have been observed with overlapping serial numbers. The barrels also display following markings, assemblage a bloc, brevette no.