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Lot 277: Gold Inlaid Miller & Val Greiss Damascus Cape Gun

Spectacular Relief Chiseled and Gold Animal Inlaid Miller & Val Greiss Damascus Back Action Hammer Cape Gun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Lot 277: Gold Inlaid Miller & Val Greiss Damascus Cape Gun

Spectacular Relief Chiseled and Gold Animal Inlaid Miller & Val Greiss Damascus Back Action Hammer Cape Gun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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Spectacular Relief Chiseled and Gold Animal Inlaid Miller & Val Greiss Damascus Back Action Hammer Cape Gun

Manufacturer: Miller Val. Greiss
Model: Cape Gun
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16/11mm
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2704
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 208
Class: Antique
Description:

Combination Damascus and fluid steel barrels with a dovetailed beaded blade front and two leaf (one standing, one folding) rear notch sights on a matte rib marked "Miller & V. Greiss in Munchen" in fancy gold inlaid script with a 2 1/2 inch chamber, single extractor, cylinder choke, gold inlaid oak leaf and acorn engraving around the breech and no discernable proofs on the flats. Side swing release action with full coverage oak leaf and acorn engraving surrounding animal scenes of gold inlaid stags on the right and foxes on the left. The back action locks are also engraved with gold inlaid animals and scroll accents with a hind and calf on the right, hunting dog on the left, and a chamois on the trigger guard. With dual triggers (front is set trigger) and flip up peep sight on the upper tang. With a horn action lever, checkered, wedge fastened forearm and straight grip stock with fancy scroll carved horn grip extension, raised cheekpiece, and checker board engraved buttplate with hinged cartridge trap. Length of pull is 13 1/4 inches.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The barrels have a blend of mottled brown/gray patina with traces of blue finish on the rifle barrel, areas of mild spotting and scratches, and mostly complete gold inlays. The remainder of the metal components have a dark gray patina overall with bold contrasting gold inlay, some oxidation, and handling marks overall. The wood is also fine with well defined, mildly worn checkering, some cracking on the horn lever, and small dings and dents throughout. Mechanically fine.



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