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Lot 3173: German Percussion Jaeger Rifle with Damascus Barrel

Finely Engraved, Silver and Gold Inlaid, and Relief Carved German Percussion Jaeger Rifle with Damascus Barrel

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 15, 2018

Lot 3173: German Percussion Jaeger Rifle with Damascus Barrel

Finely Engraved, Silver and Gold Inlaid, and Relief Carved German Percussion Jaeger Rifle with Damascus Barrel

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 15, 2018

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Finely Engraved, Silver and Gold Inlaid, and Relief Carved German Percussion Jaeger Rifle with Damascus Barrel

Manufacturer: German
Model: Jaeger
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 56
Barrel: 32 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: bright/gold/silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1406
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 88
Class: Antique
Description:

Features blade and notch sights, a pewter filled dovetail near the mid-point, "HP [??]HELMES SOHN N ZELLA" marked in gold with a silver border on the top of the elaborately patterned Damascus barrel ahead of the rear sight, gold and silver inlaid figures and various scenes engraved throughout accented by scrollwork, a bestial design with gold inlaid eyes on the hammer, double set triggers, a long horn forend cap, checkered wrist, and a raised relief doe carved behind the cheek rest.

Rating Definition:

Very good with strong original silver and gold inlay, attractive Damascus patterns and engraving, gray and brown patina, absent safety, mild oxidation/pitting concentrated at the breech, slight recess in the right rear of the forend cap, and minor dings and scratches on the wood. Mechanically excellent. This is a very attractive German rifle with exceptionally fine engraving and precious metal inlays.



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