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Lot 3111:Landauer & Sohn Back Action Rifle

September 9th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3111:Landauer & Sohn Back Action Rifle

September 9th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Two Single Shot Rifles

A) D. Landauer & Sohn Back Action Hammer Single Shot Rifle

German silver blade and flip up notch sights, "D. LANDAUER U. SOHN IN ERDING" with silver inlay on top barrel flat, and single "S" inside a diamond on the lower flat. Double set trigger. Checkered straight grip stock with horn grip extension, raised cheekpiece, and flat buttplate with cartridge trap.

ConditionFine as period refinished with 80% of the blue finish, areas of pitting, clear markings, and some scattered light spotting. The receiver has an overall gray/brown patina with some light spotting and handling marks overall. The wood is also fine with well defined checkering, numerous small dings, and evidence of light sanding and freshened varnish. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerGerman
ModelSingle Shot
TypeRifle
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge9 mm
Barrel27 1/2 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2035
Catalog page46

B) Engraved Immanuel Meffert Back Action Hammer Single Shot Rifle

Blade and fixed notch sights, "IMMAN. MEFFERT in SUHL" marked on top barrel flat with silver inlay, and a splash of light scroll and silver inlaid bands around the breech. The receiver features full coverage floral and scroll engraving with games scenes. Double set trigger, integral flip up peep sight on the tang, and checkered stock with horn grip extension, raised cheekpiece, and flat iron buttplate.

ConditionFine. 70% original blue finish remains on the barrels with areas thinning to a brown, surface oxidation throughout, small nicks and dents, and sharp proofs. The receiver has a mottled gray/brown patina with sharp, detailed engraving and areas of spotting. The wood is also fine with moderately worn checkering, numerous small dings and dents throughout, and heavy oxidation on the buttplate. Mechanically very good.
Details
ManufacturerI Meffert
ModelSingle Shot
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge8.7 mm
Barrel26 1/2 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2035
Catalog page46
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