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Lot 487: Collath Drilling Combination Collath 3/Collath 3/9.3x80mm R

Extensively Engraved Wilhelm Collath C3 Under-Lever Hammerless Drilling

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2013

Lot 487: Collath Drilling Combination Collath 3/Collath 3/9.3x80mm R

Extensively Engraved Wilhelm Collath C3 Under-Lever Hammerless Drilling

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2013

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Extensively Engraved Wilhelm Collath C3 Under-Lever Hammerless Drilling

Manufacturer: Collath
Model: Drilling
Type: Combination
Gauge: Collath 3/Collath 3/9.3x8
Barrel: 28 3/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 6596
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 106
Class: Antique
Description:

The left side of the receiver is engraved with a game scene showing both a buck and doe roe deer in a wooded scene. The right side shows a mature red stag and a yearling red stag in a wooded scene. Above the safety switch on the top tang is the bust of a red stag and below the safety is the bust of a roe deer. The remainder of the receiver is engraved with floral scroll. The left side is engraved "W. COLLATH, SOHNE" and the right side is engraved "FRANKFURT A.O.". The underlever, trigger guard, grip cap and buttplate are horn. Has a rifle/shotgun selector switch on the front right side of the trigger guard and has a front single set trigger. The lid of the cartridge trap on the underside of the buttstock is engraved with three Capercaillie grouse. The barrels have a blade front sight, pop up brass bead sight and pop up blade rear sight on the solid matte rib and are choked .025/.043. The bottom of the shotgun barrels are stamped with a "3" in a circle which stands for Collath's No. 3 horizontal pinfire cartridge. A 16 gauge shell will not chamber. The bore measures .691 which is equivalent to a 14 gauge. On the inside of the receiver and on the bottom of the barrel is marked "TESCO". Mounted on a nicely figured, multi-point checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with raised cheekpiece. Length of pull is 14 inches.

Rating Definition:

Very good as partially refinished (barrels), 70% of the blue finish remains with a large patch of cleaned oxidation on the right barrel, some scattered freckling and scattered minor patches of pitting through the finish. The coin finished components have a gray patina with some areas of minor oxidation and discoloration. The wood is very good with a small chip at the rear of the top tang along with scattered scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.



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