Custom turn of the century Belgian Rival No. 7 Coach Gun. 12 gauge.
Turn of the century 12 gauge Belgian Rival No. 7 Coach Gun. Numbers matching (serial number 97588). This old gal has the most beautiful brass repair on the sock, performed by some amazing but unknown artisan long ago. It gives her a unique, classy and badass look. Factory engraving on the receiver and forend. The barrels have been shortened to 18.25” and sport and a hand-shaped and polished brass "Hillbilly Aphrodite" front bead. Chambers lengthened to 2.75". The stock was shortened by 1”. The butt plate is hand-shaped from a beautiful piece of African Wenge wood and is attached with polished brass hardware. The specimen shows beautiful character and imperfections expected with a firearm of its age. LOP is 12” and 13”. Overall length is 34”.