The mystery Aug Lebeau shotgun.

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The mystery Aug Lebeau shotgun.

Postby praecorloth on Mon Dec 10, 2012 2:26 pm

Hey guys,

I've got this old Aug Lebeau shotgun and I'm trying to figure out what it is worth. But first I need info on it, like age 'n stuff. So I'm posting here for two reasons.

1. To find out if anyone knows of a good store I can take this shotgun to in order to learn some history, or get a decent appraisal. I've had the Frontiersman recommended to me, I bought my AR-15 from them so I'll likely go there first. Then also Puglisi Gun Emporium up in Duluth. I don't get up there too often. :)

2. To see if anyone happens to know anything about Aug Lebeau shotguns.

What I've found out so far is that there is indeed a difference between a Lebeau and a Lebeau-Courally. Mine just says Aug Lebeau. I've read in places that that means it was made before Agustus Lebeau died in like 1897 or something. However, I looked up the stamps on the gun a while back, and I recall seeing some that weren't in use until the early 1900s. So something's not adding up there.

Anyways, I'm attaching a pic of the stamps in case anyone has any ideas. Also the serial number is 33,XXX.
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Re: The mystery Aug Lebeau shotgun.

Postby Belgiboy on Mon Dec 10, 2012 7:46 pm

Try Ammo Craft in Hopkins too. Ron knows his shotguns very well but the Frontiersman is definitely not a bad place. The last time I was in there I was listening to one of their people giving a lecture about the pros and cons of gas operated shotguns through out the ages and I was mightily impressed. I learned a thing or hundred that afternoon.
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Re: The mystery Aug Lebeau shotgun.

Postby selurcspi on Tue Dec 11, 2012 7:32 am

From the Blue Book.

Nothing on Plain Lebeau, but the Lebeau - Courally, are pricey

LEBEAU-COURALLY : SHOTGUNS: SxS
Older mfg. Lebeau-Courally shotguns have a completely different action and locking system than the newer models.

SOLOGNE BOXLOCK EJECTOR Add to Collection
12, 16, or 20 ga., choice of classic or rounded action, with or without sideplates, select French walnut stock, choice of numerous engraving patterns (optional), 26, 28, or 30 in. barrels, double trigger.

Base price on this model is currently €27,000.



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PRINCE SIDELOCK EJECTOR Add to Collection
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, choice of classic or rounded action, 26, 28, or 30 in. chopper lump barrels, select French walnut stock, base price includes fine scroll full coverage engraving, choice of numerous engraving patterns (optional), double triggers.

Base price on this model is currently €52,000.
Add €8,000 for 20, 28 ga. or .410 bore.
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Re: The mystery Aug Lebeau shotgun.

Postby rukwikenuf on Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:30 am

selurcspi wrote:From the Blue Book.

Nothing on Plain Lebeau, but the Lebeau - Courally, are pricey

LEBEAU-COURALLY : SHOTGUNS: SxS
Older mfg. Lebeau-Courally shotguns have a completely different action and locking system than the newer models.

SOLOGNE BOXLOCK EJECTOR Add to Collection
12, 16, or 20 ga., choice of classic or rounded action, with or without sideplates, select French walnut stock, choice of numerous engraving patterns (optional), 26, 28, or 30 in. barrels, double trigger.

Base price on this model is currently €27,000.



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PRINCE SIDELOCK EJECTOR Add to Collection
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, choice of classic or rounded action, 26, 28, or 30 in. chopper lump barrels, select French walnut stock, base price includes fine scroll full coverage engraving, choice of numerous engraving patterns (optional), double triggers.

Base price on this model is currently €52,000.
Add €8,000 for 20, 28 ga. or .410 bore.



hey Slurpie, you're aware that here in America we speak American and use the Dollar Sign, right? i'm actually curious what blue book you were finding Euros listed in...

to the OP, i have nothing constructive to add other than... CAN WE SEE THE GUN?! oh, you should also do an Intro in the correct subforum, kind sir
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Re: The mystery Aug Lebeau shotgun.

Postby Squib Joe on Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:46 am

The 16C in rhombus indicates it was made between 1898-1924

I believe the "Aug. Lebeau" markings ended in 1910, so that should narrow it down to first decade of the 20th century
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Re: The mystery Aug Lebeau shotgun.

Postby selurcspi on Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:15 am

rukwikenuf wrote:hey Slurpie, you're aware that here in America we speak American and use the Dollar Sign, right? i'm actually curious what blue book you were finding Euros listed in...


This one Dude!
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Re: The mystery Aug Lebeau shotgun.

Postby praecorloth on Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:36 pm

Excellent info so far, thank you everyone!

Also, here's the rest of it.
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