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Lot 387: Engraved Karl Kormes 16 Gauge Sidelock Side by Side Shotgun

Engraved Karl Kormes 16 Gauge Sidelever Side Lock Hammerless Side by Side Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2020

Lot 387: Engraved Karl Kormes 16 Gauge Sidelock Side by Side Shotgun

Engraved Karl Kormes 16 Gauge Sidelever Side Lock Hammerless Side by Side Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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Engraved Karl Kormes 16 Gauge Sidelever Side Lock Hammerless Side by Side Shotgun

Manufacturer: German
Model: SxS
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 29 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2163
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 315
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blued steel barrels made with matted solid rib, right barrel marked "KARL KORMES,", left barrel marked "LEIPZIG.", both barrels marked "EHRHARDT/LAUF", chambers measured at 2 3/4 inches, and improved cylinder/improved modified chokes. The side lock action has an sidelever release, double triggers, and removable firing pin disc. It is adorned with full coverage oak leaf style engraving on a matted background. Nicely figured checkered walnut stock with round knob pistol grip and splinter forend and rubber recoil pad. Bore and stock measurements (R/L): bores 9 inches from the breech proved at "16/1" (.669 inches) and measure at .671/.670 inches; choke constriction .012/.023 inches; minimum wall thickness .027/.021 inches; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 3/8 inches; length of pull 14 inches; weight 5 lbs 10 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall, retaining 98% plus refinished blue on the barrels, attractive grey patina on the action. The wood is fine as refreshed with scattered chipping on the forend and lower tang, a few scattered scratches, and sharp checkering. Mechanically functions, but action occasionally sticks when opening.



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