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Lot 589: Engraved 70 Caliber Denk Damascus Hammerless Double Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2015

Lot 589: Engraved 70 Caliber Denk Damascus Hammerless Double Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2015

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,500
Price Realized:
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Engraved 70 Caliber Denk Damascus Hammerless Double Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 70
Barrel: 23 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 946
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 170
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in Wien Germany. Dovetailed wide base blade front and fixed iron rear sights on the solid matte rib with floral scroll engraved doll's head extension. The top of the left barrel at the breech is marked with the number "3" and "7" on the right side. The rib behind the rear sight is marked "F. DENK IN WIEN". The underside of the right barrel is marked with a small "R.F. ENEWOLD" and the left flat is marked "LIPERT.2.". The action, break lever, forearm hardware, trigger guard and left side stock flat mounted safety are engraved with fine English scroll designs and a rosette on the break lever. The safety is marked in gold "OFFEN" and "GESPERT". Each side of the action is marked "F.Z. DENK/IN WIEN" in a banner. The right side of the water table is marked with a "7" and a punch dot "3" and the left side "1/5". The forearm hardware is marked "1/5/punch dot 3/7". The inside wood of the forearm is also stamped "LIPERT.1" and "000". The rifle has brown Damascus barrels that gauge at 70 caliber, with a sling swivel on the underside near the muzzle, blue trigger guard, underside action plate and break lever, casehardened remaining parts, double triggers with a unique push up front trigger and mounted with a multi-point forearm and pistol grip stock with a horn grip cap and buttplate, and a sling swivel. The right rear of the stock has a ebony script insert which reads "BAR/HIRSH/SCHWARSWILD" (translated bar black wild deer) and a small round disk inset. Measurements - Bore Diameter at Muzzle: both 0.72, Length of Pull: 14 3/8 inches from front trigger 13 from rear, Drop at Comb: 1 3/8 inches, Drop at Heel: 2 3/8 inches, Cast: off, Toe: in, Overall Weight: 8 pounds 2.6 ounces.

Rating Definition:

Very good as refurbished. The barrels retain 95% brown finish with 95% of the damascus pattern remaining. 80% original blue finish remains under the action plate with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The trigger guard/lower tang retain 30% blue finish with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The remaining metal surfaces have smooth gray patina with hints of original case colors in protected areas. The revarnished wood is also very good with some scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. The checkering is crisp. The engraving and markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.



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