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Lot #3494
Lot #3496

Lot 3495: Engraved and Gold Inlaid German Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun

Factory Relief Game Scene Engraved and Gold Inlaid German Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Lot 3495: Engraved and Gold Inlaid German Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun

Factory Relief Game Scene Engraved and Gold Inlaid German Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Relief Game Scene Engraved and Gold Inlaid German Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: German
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 441
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 303
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright with light signs of use.
Description:

Built with blued Krupp steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the hand filed flat solid rib which shows oak leaf engraving at the base, 2 1/2 inch wedges of oak leaf engraving at either breech with intertwined gold inlaid scrolls, 1924 dated German proof marks on the flats along with "GERMANY" indicating the gun was built for export, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened boxlock action with false sideplates, clipped fences, and hidden Greener crossbolt, which displays a pierced toplever and extensive deeply cut oak leaf engraving with gold inlaid scroll borders all surrounding four relief cut game scenes. The scenes depict a nide of pheasants on the left sideplate, a setter on the underside, a brace of snipe on the triggerguard, and a flock of mallards on the right. The gun features a single selective gold trigger and a tang mounted manual safety with gold inlaid "SAFE" indicator. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and fancy checkered beavertail forend with engraved and gold inlaid fittings and a horn tip as well as a pistol grip stock with horn inlays at the drop points, an engraved and gold inlaid grip cap, blank gold inscription oval, and a serrated horn buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .720/.720 inches; choke constriction .041/.043 inches; minimum wall thickness .037/.039 inches; 1 1/ 2 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 8 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall, retaining 97% original blue finish, nearly all the original gold, traces of the original case colors with the balance a fine grey, a few freckles of spotting, minor handling evidence, and crisp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.



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