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  • Lot #983
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Lot 983: Three European Sporting Long Guns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 4, 2024

Lot 983: Three European Sporting Long Guns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 4, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Franz Penker Martini Pattern Single Shot Schuetzen Rifle

Manufacturer: German
Model: Single Shot
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 27 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1085
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Bright - Shows little or no wear
Description:

"F. PENKER in ROSENHEIM" marked barrel, barrel relined to approximately 8 mm (caliber may be 8.15x46R).

Rating Definition:

Fine as relined, with most of the refinished blue, some scattered patches of light spotting/pitting, and a few scattered minor handling marks on the wood. Mechanically excellent.



B) Engraved German Proofed Over/Under Underlever Combination Gun

Manufacturer: German
Model: Over/Under
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 9mm/22
Barrel: 27 3/4 inch part round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1085
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Description:

"Crown/B", "crown/U", and "crown/G" proofed, upper barrel (rifled) sleeved to .22 caliber, lower barrel smoothbore, likely for 9 mm shot.

Rating Definition:

Fine with upper barrel relined, with most of the refinished blue on the barrels, faint original case color patterns, and some scattered light handling marks on the wood. Mechanically excellent.



C) German Proofed Single Shot Parlor Rifle

Manufacturer: German
Model: Single Shot
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 5 mm
Barrel: 27 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1085
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Bright - Shows little or no wear
Description:

Eagle and "crown/U" proofs on bottom of the action, barrel sleeved to .22 caliber (sleeves stops approximately 5 inches before the muzzle, floral and game scene carving on the stock.

Rating Definition:

Very good as rechambered, with most of the original finish, some scattered light spotting/oxidation, and scattered minor handling marks on the wood. Mechanically excellent.



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