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Lot 3171:Rare German Double Barrel Underlever Hammer Rifle

April 15th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3171:Rare German Double Barrel Underlever Hammer Rifle

April 15th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Rare German Relief Chiseled Panel Scene Engraved A. Haetge Double Barrel Self-Cocking Slide-and-Tilt Back-Action Side Lock Underlever Sporting Hammer Rifle

Manufactured circa 1870-1880, rotating the Lefaucheux type underlever to its full extent not only slides the barrels forward before tipping them down to activate the extractor and expose the breeches for loading but also cocks both locks. The blued barrels and rib are inlaid with two gold lines and an engraved band of foliage towards the breech. The barrels are constructed with no under rib and the raised concave sighting rib is of unusual form with a metal breech section bearing the fixed rear sight and signed "A. HAETGE HOFBÜCHSENMACHER BERLIN", a short metal tip at the muzzles bearing the white metal bead front sight and the two sections are bridged by a strip of polished hardwood. The action and locks are chiseled in low relief with differing game scenes involving hounds and deer, the scenes are framed by tendrils of foliage which extends to the rotary underlever and forearm cap. The trigger plate is fitted with a set trigger for each lock. The scrolled trigger guard and tip of the underlever are of dark horn, well figured 13 1/2 inch stock with raised cheekpiece, checkered grip and permanently attached forearm. The butt is fitted with an early hard rubber checkered pad and an engraved stud on the underside for the attachment of a sling, the underside of the barrel is fitted with a ring for the forward sling mount. With old handwritten collection tags, one with wax seal.

ConditionFine. Barrels originally blued, remaining color has faded to a plum color with some loss through handling. The chiseled ornament to the action, locks and mounts remains clear and wonderfully detailed but the metal surface is a dull grey patina with some discoloration. The hammer retaining screw missing from right lock. There are some minor nicks to the high points of the dark horn mounts. The stock has numerous small age related handling and storage marks, some scattered bruising and dents. The checkering is crisp and sharp with one dent below the right lock. The hard rubber butt pad is perished and flaking around the edges.
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ManufacturerGerman
ModelDouble Rifle
TypeRifle
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge11 mm
Barrel26 inch sold rib
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1942
Catalog page87
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