Manufactured c. late 19th century. Built with brown Damascus steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the concave solid rib which is marked "L. SCHMEISSER. JENA." in gold, dual gold bands at the breech, front sling swivel, and chambers measured 2 1/2 inches with a single extractor. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened underlever back action which displays near full coverage scroll engraving surrounding seven relief cut and game scenes consisting of a dog on the left lockplate, a hare on the left of the action, a pointer on the underside, two pheasant cocks on the right of the action, a fox on the right lockplate, a hare on the upper tang, and a roe buck on the triggerguard bow, all of which are encompassed by gold line borders. The gun features dual triggers and rebounding hammers. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and vine carved straight grip stock with raised cheekpiece, rear sling swivel, and a checkered steel buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .709/.705 inches; choke constriction .000/.000 inches; minimum wall thickness .027/.030 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 14 oz.