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

May 5th, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 863:Pre-World War II Engraved W. Collath Double Rifle

May 5th, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Pre-World War II Engraved W. Collath Double Rifle

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.

ConditionVery 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.
Details
ManufacturerCollath
ModelDouble Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge8x72 mm
Barrel23 5/8 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3066
Catalog page269
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