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  • Lot #2839
Lot #2838
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Lot 2839: Two Factory Engraved Boxlock Drillings

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Lot 2839: Two Factory Engraved Boxlock Drillings

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Engraved German Drilling

Manufacturer: German
Model: Drilling
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16/8x57
Barrel: 27 9/16 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 536
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured in 1927. Cracks at stock head and toe. Chambers measured 2 3/4" with extractor, chokes measured full/full, and 14 1/8" LOP.

B) Game Scene Engraved E.Schmidt & Habermann Drilling

Manufacturer: German
Model: Drilling
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16/9.3x72R
Barrel: 26 7/16 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 536
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured in 1924. a few dents in left barrel and some cracks at the stock head. Chambers measured 2 1/2" with extractor, chokes measured cylinder/cylinder, and 14 3/8" LOP.

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