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Lot #3276
Lot #3278

Lot 3277: Highly Embellished Immanuel Meffert Drilling

Elaborate Relief Chiseled, Gold Inlaid Immanuel Meffert Back Action Hammer Drilling from the J.M. Davis Collection

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 13, 2020

Lot 3277: Highly Embellished Immanuel Meffert Drilling

Elaborate Relief Chiseled, Gold Inlaid Immanuel Meffert Back Action Hammer Drilling from the J.M. Davis Collection

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 13, 2020

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500

Elaborate Relief Chiseled, Gold Inlaid Immanuel Meffert Back Action Hammer Drilling from the J.M. Davis Collection

Manufacturer: I Meffert
Model: Drilling
Type: Combination
Gauge: 16/11mm
Barrel: 25 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1040
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 123
Class: Antique
Description:

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.

Rating Definition:

Very 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.



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