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Lot 858: Engraved German Drilling

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2017

Lot 858: Engraved German Drilling

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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Engraved German Drilling

Manufacturer: German
Model: Drilling
Type: Combination
Gauge: 16/25-35 WCF
Barrel: 26 3/4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1203
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 268
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Beaded blade front and flip up rear leaf sights on the matte rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers (originally 2 9/16 inches), single extractor, and modified/full chokes. Game scene engraved receiver surrounded by broad leafy scroll. Features cocking indicators, Greener style side safety, and a tang mounted selector/rear sight actuator switch. Checkered forearm and stock with scalloped horn grip cap, raised cheekpiece, engraved cartridge trap on the comb, and a serrated horn buttplate. Sleeved rifle barrel from 9.3x72R to 25-35 WCF.

Rating Definition:

Fine. 80% period blue refinish remains with high point and edge wear, scatter pin point spotting, and evidence of lightly cleaned pitting on the right barrel. The receiver has a mottled gray/brown patina with handling marks and marring on the screw heads. The period refinished wood is fine as with small indentations throughout and bruised checkering. Mechanically very good.



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