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Lot 863: Pre-World War II Engraved W. Collath Double Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2017

Lot 863: Pre-World War II Engraved W. Collath Double Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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Pre-World War II Engraved W. Collath Double Rifle

Manufacturer: Collath
Model: Double Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8x72 mm
Barrel: 23 5/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3025
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 269
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured by the firm of Wilhelm Collath in Frankfurt, Germany. Raised beaded blade front and a fixed notch rear sight on the rib. The rib is dovetailed for a scope mount between the rear sight and breech. The receiver features broad full coverage German oak leaf and acorn motif engraving with geometric and checker board designs on the tangs. The receiver is marked "W. COLLATH" on the right and "FRANKFURT A.O." on the left. It has a horn break lever, sculpted horn trigger guard, dual triggers, Collath "butterfly" style safety, manual flip up peep sight on the upper tang and pistol grip stock with a horn grip cap, sling swivels, raised cheekpiece, and hard rubber buttplate. Stock measurements: drop at comb 1 3/8 inch; drop at heel 2 3/8 inch; length of pull 13 3/4 inch.

Rating Definition:

Very good. 75% original finish remains with scatter small dings along the rib, light spotting, and handling marks overall. The receiver has a smooth gray patina with clear markings and finely executed engraving. The wood is fine as repaired with handling marks throughout, small scattered dings, small chips on the buttplate, replaced comb/cheekpiece, and a spliced section of the grip. Mechanically excellent.



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