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Lot 488: Collath SxS Shotgun 20

Engraved Wilhelm Collath Under-Lever Side by Side Damascus Barrel Hammerless Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2013

Lot 488: Collath SxS Shotgun 20

Engraved Wilhelm Collath Under-Lever Side by Side Damascus Barrel Hammerless Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2013

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Engraved Wilhelm Collath Under-Lever Side by Side Damascus Barrel Hammerless Shotgun

Manufacturer: Collath
Model: SxS
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 28 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 4604
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 106
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This example has extensive engraving on the receiver and break lever. The left side of the receiver shows a dog pointing at a small gamebird that is taking flight, the right side is engraved with a fox, on the top tang is a bust of a roe deer and the remainder is engraved with oak leaf and acorns. The left side of the receiver is engraved "W. COLLATH" in a banner and the right side is engraved "FRANKFORT A.O." in a banner. The engraver's initials are on the right side between the foxes two back legs. The barrels have had permanent 20 gauge subgauge tubes installed, have a single brass bead sight on the solid rib, are choked .013/.020 and have 2 3/4 inch chambers with an extractor. The bottom flat of the barrels are stamped with a "1" in a circle for Collath's No. 1 horizontal pinfire cartridge which is equivalent to a 12 gauge. Has a safety switch on the top tang along with a brass inlaid initial oval. Mounted on a smooth walnut forearm and beautifully figured checkered walnut pistol grip stock with raised cheekpiece along with a horn trigger guard and buttplate. The underlever is also horn. Length of pull is 14 1/4 inches.

Rating Definition:

Good as converted, the barrels retain 90% brown finish with some scattered scratches, minor oxidation and some edge wear. The sling swivel has been ground off of the barrels. The coin finished components have a gray patina with some minor discoloration. The trigger guard has been repaired. The refinished wood is very good with some scattered dings. Mechanically excellent.



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