Comes with two solid rib barrels numbered to the gun, fitted with a fixed notched rear sight, low blade front sight with flip up moon, and extractor, have "S" marks indicting manufactured in Suhl, and are marked "JOSEPH JAKOB" and "No. 1156 PASSYUNK AVE. PHILADELPHIA" on top. The boxlock action features cocking indicators, an attractive border and scroll engraving, and "JOSEPH JAKOB" on both sides. The scrollwork extends to the break lever, trigger guard, and forearm hardware. The action features double triggers and automatic tang safety. The nicely figured forearm and round knob pistol grip buttstock feature an elaborate monogram (cannot decipher) branded on the tear drop flats and checkered hard rubber buttplate. Weight: 9 lbs. 6 oz. Philadelphia gunmaker Joseph Jakob is believed to have been around for about a decade at his Passyunk Avenue shop, circa 1870 to 1880. His guns were of the highest quality and only a small number of his works are known to have survived. The quality of his guns has earned him the nickname "Purdey of America." The leather bound oak takedown case holds both barrels.