A FINE MARCEL THYS & FILS (LIEGE) 9,3X74R SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 0166, 24 1/2

A FINE MARCEL THYS & FILS (LIEGE) 9,3X74R SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 0166, 24 1/2in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt sight rib, feathered engraving and gold-inlaid with the maker's name, ramp-mounted bead foresight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Varipoint VM 1,1-4x24 telescopic sight in engraved quick-detachable mounts, bolstered action with removable striker discs, pierced toplever, manual safety, articulated front trigger, cocking-indicators, elongated top-strap, the lockplates finely engraved with scenes of sparring stag (with a squirrel looking on from the woods) and grazing red deer, the underside with battling wild boar, the triggerguard with the portrait of a roe deer, the whole surrounded and invaded by bold stylised acanthus scrollwork on a matt background with gold detailing, 14 3/4in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with engraved and gold-inlaid pistolgrip-cap (with trap), weight 10lbs. 8oz., in its leather case with canvas outer