Neumann & Co. Boxlock Hammerless 10 Gauge 32” SXS Shotgun 1954 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,645.00

LSB#:  LSB250718LT078

Make: Neumann & Co. Liege, Belgium

Model: Engraved Hammerless Side by Side

Serial Number: 6020

Year of Manufacture: 1954

Gauge: 10 Gauge, 3 ½” Chamber

Action Type: Side by Side, Double Trigger Shotgun with Extractor

Markings:  The top of the right barrel is marked “MADE BY NEUMANN & Co – LIEGE-BELGIUM”, and engraved with scroll-type engraving and a lighthouse.  The side of the left barrel is marked “MADE IN BELGIUM”.  The underside of the barrels are marked “6020”.  The barrel flats are engraved with many Belgian proof marks to include one dating the shotgun to 1954 (a lamda).  The water table is stamped with more Belgian proof marks, to include that of Charlier Josef, who was a Liege inspector from 1928-1959.  The red vented rubber buttpad is stamped with “Pachmayr Gun Works”.  

Barrel Length: 32 Inches

Choke: Fixed: Both measure Turkey Full. (.709 and .714”)

Sights / Optics: There is a gold-and-white colored bead at the front of the rib. Midway of the barrel we find a white alignment bead.  The top of the rib has a wavy serration pattern for glare reduction.

Weight: 11lb 8.8oz.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with beavertail forend, capped pistol grip, initial plate inlaid to the belly, straight comb and red vented rubber Pachmayr recoil pad.  The stocks have a few scattered pressure dents and scratches along each side of the stock. The checking is well defined. The cast is about neutral. LOP measures 14 ½” and 13 ¾” from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the buttpad. Overall, the stocks are in a Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color

Finish Originality: Original.

Bore Condition: The bores are bright.  There is minor plastic fouling only.  This writer rates the bores at 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 90% of its original metal finish. There has been considerable fading of the original case-coloring.  There is bluing loss at the muzzles.  The barrels have strong bluing with just a few tiny scratches.  It is the opinion of this writer that this gun has never been to the field.  The action has minimal operational wear. The screw heads are sharp.  The markings and engraving are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in a Fine Condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrels lock up to the receiver with no play. The safety engages automatically when the action is opened. The shotgun features dual triggers and an extractor. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: none

Our Assessment:  This gun’s lineage is difficult to explore.  Neumann and Co. of Liege appears to have made firearms from 1924 to 1962.  It was preceded by Neumann Freres, from 1863 to 1924.  They were a re-seller of firearms, in this case to importer Silver & Co of San Francisco.

This specialty firearm is quite heavy — weighing in at over 11 pounds.  It is chambered in 10 gauge, 3 ½”, making it a very powerful shotgun.  While it would be a poor choice for quail, it would make a fine long-range goose gun (choked xtra-full) in the pre-steel shot era of 1954.  Even today, with a load of bismuth shot, it would still make a great goose gun.  It is in Fine shape, and has been well cared-for.  The collector of the unusual or the dedicated goose hunter should take a look at our photos.  -C.B.