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Lot 541:Antique Engraved C. Bartels Back Action Hammer Cape Gun

December 2nd, 2016|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 541:Antique Engraved C. Bartels Back Action Hammer Cape Gun

December 2nd, 2016|Rock Island, IL
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Antique Engraved C. Bartels Back Action Hammer Cape Gun

German silver blade front and two leaf (one standing, one folding) rear notch sights. The barrel rib is marked "C. BARTELS KONIGL: HOFBUCHSENMACHER in WIESBADEN & ZELLA". The barrels feature dual silver inlaid bands at the breech. 2 1/2 inch chamber and improved cylinder choke. The receiver features floral scroll engraving, light sculpting on the fences, and game scene engraving on the lock plates. Checkered forearm and straight grip stock with a carved horn grip extension, raised cheekpiece, and a lightly engraved steel buttplate. Length of pull is 13 1/2 inches. The gun includes a collection of papers regarding the military service of a Staff Sergeant Andrew J. Tyner, including articles relating to his time in a German POW camp, his escape, and his separation and honorable discharge papers.

ConditionFine with a mostly mottled gray/brown patina on the barrels, clear markings, scattered surface spotting, and handling marks overall. The receiver has a gray patina with some darker brown spotting. The wood is fine with small indentations and dings throughout, well defined checkering, and some chipping on the sides of the forearm. Mechanically very good.
Details
ManufacturerBartels
ModelDouble Barrel
TypeCombination
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge16/11mm
Barrel27 1/2 inch solid rib
Finishbrown/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2458
Catalog page171
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