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This item SOLD at 2019 Apr 27 @ 16:55UTC-4 : AST/EDT
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LEIGE , MODEL: SINGLE SHOT , CALIBER: 75 CAL , THIS SAME MODEL SOLD WITH ROCK ISLAND AUCTIONS IN 2016 PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THE LINK TO SEE DETAILS
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/69/3218/belgian-percussion-wallfortress-gun COMES WITH HOMEMADE ROUGH WOOD CASE, DATED 1866 ON THE BARREL WITH A LIEGE MAKER'S MARK ON THE STOCK, BORE IS VERY GOOD WITH SOME LIGHT RUST SPECKLES , METAL SURFACES HAVE A BROWN PATTINA, THIS ARM WAS PRODUCED AS A HEXAGONALLY RIFLED WALL OR RAMPART GUN AND FITTED WITH A QUICK RELEASE RECTANGULAR BREECHBLOCK. SUCH ARMS, EFFECTIVELY A MIDPOINT BETWEEN THE SHOULDER FIRED RIFLE AND CREW SERVED ARTILLERY, WERE TYPICALLY PLACED IN FIXED POSITIONS WHERE BARRICADES AND WALLS COULD SERVE TO BEAR THE WEIGHT OF THE ARM AND USED TO HARASS THE ENEMY AT RANGES EXCEEDING CONVENTIONAL RIFLE FIRE. THIS PARTICULAR EXAMPLE WEIGHTS IN AT APPROXIMATELY 33 POUNDS. BLADE FRONT AND FOLDING LADDER REAR SIGHTS, WITH A 360 DEGREE SWIVELING PINTLE AHEAD OF THE REAR SIGHT, AND A NUMBER OF SMALL PROOFS "M" IN A CIRCLE AS WELL AS A LION / M IN A RECTANGLE ON THE BARREL, FRAME AND LOCK PLATE. THE RECTANGULAR STEEL BREECHBLOCK CONTAINS THE CHAMBER AND CAN BE RAPIDLY REMOVED BY DEPLOYING A LEVER ON THE FRAME. SMOOTH HALF STOCK WITH A STEEL PISTOL GRIP AND BUTTPLATE, AS WELL AS "MANUFACT. D'ARMES/18 LIEGE 66" STAMPED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. INCLUDED WITH THE ARM IS A PAIR OF WOODEN DISPLAY STANDS. A VERY SIMILAR WALL GUN HAS BEEN ATTRIBUTED TO PIERRE MALHERBE OF LIEGE , STOCK # , SERIAL # 65 , ACTION: REMOVEABLE BREECH BLOCK SINGLE SHOT , BARREL LENGTH: 39" , CONDITION: 8/10 , CLASS: CLASS: CANADIAN ANTIQUE CLASS NO LICENSE REQUIRED
Auction Location:
25414 Hwy 62 South, Bancroft, Ontario, K0L 2L0, Canada
Previewing Details:
Preview for this Auction will be Apr 27th 8:00 am EDT. PICKUPS: If you would like to pick up your items we are ONLY available Saturday Apr 27th 11:00- 5:00, as well as Tues 30th - Fri May 3rd 9:00-3:00 only the week following the auction. Please email us at sonja@switzersauction.com to make arrangements for pickups. Please make prior arrangements so we can have your items ready for you. We don't have room to store packages for lengthy periods of time and will not be held responsible for items left on site after Friday May 3rd. Storage fees of $5.00 per item per day will be charged on items not picked up by May 3rd.
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| HST |
13% |
Ontario HST |
| GST |
5% |
BC GST |
| GST |
5% |
ALBERTA GST |
| GST |
5% |
SASKATCHEWAN GST |
| GST |
5% |
MANITOBA GST |
| GST |
5% |
QUEBEC GST |
| HST |
15% |
NEWFOUNDLAND HST |
| HST |
15% |
NOVA SCOTIA |
| HST |
15% |
NEW BRUNSWICK |
| HST |
15% |
PEI |
| GST |
5% |
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES |
| GST |
5% |
YUKON |
| GST |
5% |
NUNAVUT |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
15% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
SHIPMENTS: Shipping Information
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Items will be insured and a signature required. (unless under $100 and going by letter mail)
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We can ship ammunition within Canada ONLY.
Ammunition has to be shipped CANPAR or UPS. This also requires you to give us a physical address, not a PO Box #. Ammunition must be sent to the address on file with the CFO, or to a Courier Depot.
Ammunition is heavy and therefore a minimum charge would be roughly $30.00 to ship.
Shipping charge will be determined after preparation.
Ammunition and firearms will need to be shipped separately.
Cost to ship a firearm can vary based on value. An example of a $400.00 firearm going to Alberta would cost $55- $65 to ship.
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In the event that your parcel is returned to us, you will be charged for the return fee.
How we calculate shipping.
You will be charged for the actual cost of shipping.
Box & Handling fee of $7.50 - $15.00 per box, depending on size of box.
Insurance on the value of your parcel at a rate of $2.50 per 100, with the first $100 being free. eg. $900.00 value would cost $20.00 in Insurance
Tax for your area.
For small items under $100.00 that will fit in an envelope for Canada Post Regulations on Letter Mail, we will charge a flat fee of $10.00. There will be no insurance on these items. If you require insurance we can ship these in a box. If you would want your items boxed instead of in an envelope please email sonja@switzersauction.com at the completion of the auction.
PICKUPS: If you would like to pick up your items we are ONLY available Saturday Apr 27th 11:00- 5:00, as well as Tues 30th - Fri May 3rd 9:00-3:00 only the week following the auction. Please email us at sonja@switzersauction.com to make arrangements for pickups. Please make prior arrangements so we can have your items ready for you. We don't have room to store packages for lengthy periods of time and will not be held responsible for items left on site after Friday Mar 1st. Storage fees of $5.00 per item per day will be charged on items not picked up by Mar 1st.
USA BUYERS: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PERMITS AND CUSTOMS, DUTY CHARGES IF APPLICABLE! Your purchases will be shipped once we have received import documents from you. U.S.A. requires a completed ATF Form 6 completed by a licensed FFL Dealer. NOTE: NOT ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED TO THE U.S.A. SO BUYERS BEWARE. Contact ATF at (304) 616-4550 for more info, or your local authority. Shipping a firearm to the U.S. ranges from $80+. We will not ship ammunition to the USA.
International Buyers (other than USA): We are not able to ship ammunition or "any" class of firearm Internationally (other then USA) directly to you. If you would like to purchase firearms from us. We may be able to assist you with a 3rd party exporter who may be able to export these items. This is a costly procedure. Not all items are able to be exported to all countries. Buyer beware that Bidders have sole responsibility for their purchases. If an item has been purchased and the bidder is unable to import lots, the item or items will be sold at our next auction. Original buyer will be charged a commission on the resale.
Payment Details:
Your credit card provided to us will be charged for your purchases on Apr 27th 2019 If we are shipping your products to you a second charge for shipping will occur once your product is ready to ship. A $25.00 non processing fee will be added to any credit cards that we can't process. Please ensure that we have the correct number, and expiry. Recurrent problem payers, may be banned from future sales.
International buyers will be required to pay by "WIRE Transfer"
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