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Lot 809: Engraved Under Lever German Drilling

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2013

Lot 809: Engraved Under Lever German Drilling

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2013

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Engraved Under Lever German Drilling

Manufacturer: German
Model: Drilling
Type: Combination
Gauge: 16/8.7mm
Barrel: 27 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1360
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 167
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

The shotgun barrels are 16 gauge, with 2 3/4 inch chambers, choked improved modified/improved modified with an extractor and the rifle barrel is 8.7 mm. Blade front sight and fixed rear sight on the solid matte rib marked "C. GUNTERMANN HOFEUCHSENMACHER". The barrels are nitro proofed and there are German proofs on the underside. The action and break lever are nicely engraved with a floral vine design with a matte panel on top of the action. In addition the left side of the action has two deer in a wooded scene and the right side has a wooded scene of a fox with a freshly caught game bird. Matching serial numbers on the action and barrels. There is a sling swivel mounted on the underside of the rifle barrel. Cocking indicators, tang mounted selector, double triggers, Greener safety on the left wrist and mounted with an exhibition grade replacement multi-point checkered English walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a cheek piece cartridge compartment, horn grip cap, sling swivel and checkered horn buttplate. The cartridge compartment door is engraved with a red stag in a wooded scene amid floral vine engraving.

Rating Definition:

Very good as partially refinished (the barrels) and restocked with 98% blue finish remaining on the barrels. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth gray patina. The wood remains excellent with only light handling marks and sharp checkering. The engraving remains crisp. Mechanically excellent.



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