Liegeoise D'Armes a Feu 16 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun, 27.5 in Steel Barrels, Double Triggers, Extractor-Only, Belgian 1955 μ Proof
This Belgian-made 16 gauge side-by-side from Liegeoise D'Armes a Feu is stamped with the Greek letter "Mu" (μ), confirming a 1955 manufacture date under Liège proof. It features tasteful light scroll engraving with rosette motifs, 27.5-inch steel barrels with a solid, matted rib, and a classic double-trigger, extractor-only setup. The walnut stock is configured with a right-hand cheekpiece, sharp checkering, and a ventilated recoil pad with contrasting spacers, complemented by a splinter forend with an Anson push-button latch and fixed sling swivels (integral loops), front and rear.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The shotgun is in great shape for its age with a few handling marks. There are dings and scratches in the stock and forend, light finish wear on the metal, and small dings on the barrel.
What’s Included
- Liegeoise D'Armes a Feu 16 gauge side-by-side shotgun (as described)
Belgian origin and Liège proof marks establish its provenance, with the μ (Mu) date code confirming production in 1955. Light scroll engraving with rosette motifs adds restrained decorative detail across the steel receiver and metalwork; the action is color case hardened (showing coin/aged tones), while the barrels are blued.
The 27.5-inch steel barrels are set with a solid, matted rib for a clean sighting plane and a brass bead front sight. This is a classic break-action configuration with double triggers and extractor-only operation.
Stock furniture is walnut with a semi-pistol grip and a right-hand cheekpiece. Sharp checkering provides positive purchase, and the ventilated recoil pad with contrasting spacers completes the butt. Fixed sling swivels (integral loops) are installed at the front and rear.
The splinter forend uses an Anson push-button (push-rod) release at the forend tip for simple removal. Additional period-correct touches include a scalloped head of stock and a round MLAF maker’s medallion set into the rib extension at the breech.