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  • Lot #3111
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Lot 3111: Landauer & Sohn Back Action Rifle

Two Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2018

Lot 3111: Landauer & Sohn Back Action Rifle

Two Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2018

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) D. Landauer & Sohn Back Action Hammer Single Shot Rifle

Manufacturer: German
Model: Single Shot
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 9 mm
Barrel: 27 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1982
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 46
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

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.

Rating Definition:

Fine 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.



B) Engraved Immanuel Meffert Back Action Hammer Single Shot Rifle

Manufacturer: I Meffert
Model: Single Shot
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8.7 mm
Barrel: 26 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1982
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 46
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

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.

Rating Definition:

Fine. 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.



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