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Lot 415:American - Double Barrel Shotgun

November 30th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 415:American - Double Barrel Shotgun

November 30th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Rare Elaborately Engraved and Gold Inlaid Emil Flues Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun

Emil Flues is perhaps best known as the designer of one of Ithaca Gun Company's most successful double barrel models , and he was a prolific designer and gun maker in his own right. Out of a 41 year career in making guns, Flues spent at least 30 of those in Buffalo, New York, during which time he worked with some of the greatest names in American gun making such as Pope and Newton and had a long association with Master Engraver Rudolph Kornbrath. This Emil Flues features a single bead sight on a smooth concave rib with a gold inlaid bar ahead of the breech, "KRUPP FLUID STEEL" marked barrels, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, improved cylinder/modified (.008/.013) chokes, and delicate fine line engraving around the breech. The fancy scalloped box lock receiver features full coverage fine leafy scroll engraving with a pair of brilliant gold inlaid pheasants on either side. The receiver has side clips and is marked "E. FLUES MAKER BUFFALO, NY" on top ahead of the break lever. With dual triggers and sliding tang safety. Checkered forearm with engraved fittings, ebony tip insert, and pistol grip stock with gold initial shield, and checkered hard rubber buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .613/.613 inch; minimum wall thickness .034/.034 inch; drop at comb 1 3/8 inches; drop at heel 2 1/2 inches; length of pull 14 1/4 inches.

ConditionVery fine. 90% refinished thinning blue finish remains on the barrels with a few small dings at the muzzles, some mild edge wear, and crisp markings. The receiver has an attractive gray patina with sharp, detailed engraving, traces of light spotting, and shadows of original case colors. The refinished wood is also very fine with attractive color, sharp checkering, and scattered small dings throughout. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerAmerican
ModelDouble Barrel
TypeShotgun
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge20
Barrel26 1/4 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1359
Catalog page182
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