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Lot 3170:German Engraved Svendsen Double Barrel Hammer Rifle

April 15th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3170:German Engraved Svendsen Double Barrel Hammer Rifle

April 15th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Fine German Panel Scene Engraved & Gold Inlaid C. Svendsen Double Barrel Top Lever Sporting Hammer Rifle Bearing the Monogram of Prince Heinrich of Prussia

Blued barrels each inlaid with a spray of scrollwork and two lines in gold at the breech. Matted raised rib with German silver blade front sight, checkered rear sight of one fixed and one folding leaf each with gold inlaid center line, and doll's head extension inlaid with gold scrollwork en suite with the breech ends of the barrels. Action with carved percussion fences and blued top lever. Rebounding back-action side locks respectively signed "C. SVENDSEN" and "IN KIEL" in gold behind the hammers. Trigger plate with two set triggers, trigger guard with gold inlaid crowned monogram "H", and pistol grip cap and buttplate. The buttplate with hinged trap cover, the trap containing a brass magazine for four spare rounds of ammunition. The metal parts with the exception of the top lever with light gray casehardened finish and engraved throughout with foliage and scrolls against a blackened ground. The action and locks with game scene vignettes with gold inlaid animals including deer, boar, hounds and chamois. Finely figured 13 3/4 inch pistol grip stock with raised cheekpiece, and checkered grip and forearm. The underside of the butt with vacant silver colored escutcheon. Two iron sling mounts, and with old handwritten collection tags, one with wax seal. Prince Heinrich (1862-1929) was the son of the German Emperor and King of Prussia Frederick III and younger brother of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Heinrich served in the German navy and rose to the rank of Grand Admiral.

ConditionFine. Barrels retaining some blued finish, some fading, rubbing and loss of finish, scattered patches of discoloration and surface marking. Gold inlay in good condition. Action and locks each retaining some original gray casehardened finish, some patches worn bright through handling, some discoloration throughout. Engraving remains clear, gold inlay in good condition. Stock with numerous small dents, bruises and marks, very small old chip to toe of butt. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerGerman
ModelDouble Rifle
TypeRifle
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge11 mm
Barrel25 3/4 inch solid rib
Finishblue/gold/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1681
Catalog page87
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