Acier Bayard 16 ga. SxS

aerod1 · April 29, 2009, 02:04 PM

My son-in-law has an Acier Bayard, side x side duble barrel, 16 ga. with hammers and two triggers.
On the rib it has "ACIER BAYARD" and also "Aciens Establissments Piper Herstal". At the breech it has "DEMI-BLOC" across both barrels. Along the side of each barrel it has "POUR POUDRES VIVES". This shotgun has a lot of nice engraving work and nice checkering on the forearm and stock. Tthe gun is in very good condition.
What information can someone give about this gun, including it's value.
Thanks!!

Dave McC · April 30, 2009, 09:06 PM

Acier means Steel in France.

Bayard was a Belgian maker, of some but not top quality.

It's almost certainly chambered for the older shells, probably 2 1/2" loads.

With hammers, my guess is it's maybe a $400 gun.

And as with ALL shotguns made before WWII and some after, a trip to Mr Gunsmith before firing the first shot is mandatory.

bswiv · April 30, 2009, 09:34 PM

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April 29, 2009, 02:04 PM	#1
aerod1 Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2000 Location: Garland Texas U.S.A. Posts: 734	Acier Bayard 16 ga. SxS My son-in-law has an Acier Bayard, side x side duble barrel, 16 ga. with hammers and two triggers. On the rib it has "ACIER BAYARD" and also "Aciens Establissments Piper Herstal". At the breech it has "DEMI-BLOC" across both barrels. Along the side of each barrel it has "POUR POUDRES VIVES". This shotgun has a lot of nice engraving work and nice checkering on the forearm and stock. Tthe gun is in very good condition. What information can someone give about this gun, including it's value. Thanks!! __________________ NRA Life Member, TSRA Life Member, C&R 03 FFL, Texas LTC Recreational Reloader U.S. Navy Veteran (USS Midway V-1 Division)

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April 30, 2009, 09:06 PM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Acier means Steel in France. Bayard was a Belgian maker, of some but not top quality. It's almost certainly chambered for the older shells, probably 2 1/2" loads. With hammers, my guess is it's maybe a $400 gun. And as with ALL shotguns made before WWII and some after, a trip to Mr Gunsmith before firing the first shot is mandatory.

April 30, 2009, 09:34 PM	#3
bswiv Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2006 Location: NE FL....... Posts: 1,081	Try these guys when you have double gun questions. They will know. http://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/...Board=1&page=1