Manufactured in circa 1860-1870. Utilizing a Jones patent type rotary under-lever and of similar principle to early Collath patent guns, upon opening the browned damascus barrels cam forward and tilt down once clear of the extended breeches to expose short chambers for combustible cartridges. The barrels have a broad concave rib with German silver bead front sight, is signed "OTTO WEGENER IN BERLIN" and numbered "1" in gold. Carved fences to the standing breech which is engraved with a crowned "W I" monogram on the tang. Back-action island locks respectively signed "OTTO WEGENER" and "IN BERLIN". The standing breech, locks, trigger guard, butt plate tang and barrel bolt escutcheons all profusely engraved with a geometric pattern of interlocked "Y" shaped motifs. The hammers, forearm tip and under-lever each finely engraved with a pattern of overlapping scales. Pierced scrolled dark horn finger rest behind the trigger guard and checkered dark horn tab to the under-lever. Finely figured 14 inch stock with raised cheekpiece, checkered grip and forearm. Two iron sling mounts.

Fine. Some original browned finish to barrels, some rubbing with small patches corrosion marking. The engraving to the metal parts is clear and sharp throughout with some dried oil evident. There is some minor discoloration to the butt plate. The stock has some minor age related storage and handling marking and bruising, checkering remains crisp. Some small nicks to the tip of the scroll on the horn finger rest are evident. Mechanically excellent.

Of similar form to "A". Wilhelm I (1797-1888) became King of Prussia on his father's death on 2 January, 1861 and was crowned Emperor of Germany on 18 January, 1871 following the unification of Germany. He served in the Prussian army from 1814 and was present at both the battles of Ligny and Waterloo in 1815. He continued to serve in the military and rose to the rank of Field Marshal and made Governor of the Fortress of Mainz. As a second son he was never expected to ascend to the throne but when his elder brother, Frederick William IV, died in 1861 without issue he was crowned Wilhelm I of Prussia.

Fine. Some original browned finish to barrels, some rubbing with small patches corrosion marking. The engraving to the metal parts is clear and sharp throughout with some dried oil evident. There is some minor discoloration to the buttplate. The stock has some age related storage and handling marking and bruising. Checkering remains crisp. Mechanically excellent.