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Lot 3277:Highly Embellished Immanuel Meffert Drilling

September 13th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3277:Highly Embellished Immanuel Meffert Drilling

September 13th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
Estimated Price$4,500 - $6,500
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Elaborate Relief Chiseled, Gold Inlaid Immanuel Meffert Back Action Hammer Drilling from the J.M. Davis Collection

Brown Damascus steel barrels with beaded blade front and two flip up rear sight leaves on a checker board engraved solid rib marked "Imman Meffert in Suhl" in fine gold inlay with 2 1/2 inch chambers, single extractor, cylinder/modified chokes, and no discernable proofs. The breech ends of the barrels are engraved with game scenes of European deer with a stag on the right and a hind and calf on the left. The scenes are gold inlaid and surrounded by gold inlaid floral scroll. The receiver is similarly engraved with scenes of fighting stags on the right, and roe deer on the left with gold inlaid scroll accents. The back action locks feature scenes of wild boar on the right and hunting dogs on the left. With dual triggers (front is set trigger) engraved under lever, and artfully sculpted hammers. Checkered, wedge fastened forearm with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with scroll carved horn grip extension, raised cheekpiece, and checker board engraved iron buttplate with cartridge trap. Length of pull is 13 3/4 inches.

ConditionVery good plus. The metal components have an overall mottled gray patina with some loss of gold inlay in the engraving, oxidation, areas of mild pitting on the barrels, and small nicks and scratches throughout. The wood is good with a 2 1/4 inch crack at the toe of the buttstock, well defined checkering, and casual small dings. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerI Meffert
ModelDrilling
TypeCombination
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge16/11mm
Barrel25 1/2 inch solid rib
Finishbrown/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1104
Catalog page123
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