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Lot #1647
Lot #1649

Lot 1648: Two European Side by Side Shotguns

Two European Side by Side Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Lot 1648: Two European Side by Side Shotguns

Two European Side by Side Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) French Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun

Manufacturer: St. Etienne
Model: SxS
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 27 inch round
Finish: blue/ casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2007
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 114
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Single brass bead sight, with St. Etienne proofs and Creuset steel markings. Light floral engraving on frame. Checkered knob grip stock with serrated horn buttplate. Full chokes, 2 5/8" chambers, 14 1/8" pull.

Rating Definition:

Very good, with 70% of the blue finish, showing areas of brown patina and mild handling marks. The protected areas of the frame show bright and vivid case colors, with graying of the open areas. Brown spotting is present on both the barrels and frame. Stock is good, with varnish loss on the butt, scattered dents and scratches, and the sling swivel absent from the underside. Mechanically good.



B) Christoph Funk Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Funk Christoph
Model: Side by Side
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2007
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 114
Class: Antique
Description:

Single brass bead sight, with "CHRISTOPH FUNK in SUHL" on top of the rib and scroll engraved bands at the breech. Scroll and floral engraved receiver, with a golden crown and "WG" monogram on the break lever. Checkered stock with splinter forearm, horn inserts, custom pistol grip and a thick horn buttplate. Full chokes, 2 5/8" chambers and 13 3/4" pull.

Rating Definition:

Very good as professionally refinished, showing 97% of the current blue, with mild wear and handling marks overall. The horn tip is absent from the forearm tip, with some light pressure dents on the stock. Mechanically excellent.



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