Heinrich R. Scherping of Hannover was active starting in 1857 until his death in 1913. He was a royal gunmaker and also a retailer. The business continued until around World War II. The barrel has an adjustable semi-globe front sight, fluted fore section, matted top flat in the breech section, flared section on the upper flat fitted with an adjustable notch sight, "H. SCHERPING HOF=BUCHENMACHER" on the upper right, and "HANNOVER" on the upper left. The bottom of the barrel is marked with "857," "K," crowned proofs including a "crown/R" (proof after a repair/alteration) and "91/83." The casehardened boxlock action has "H. SCHERPING" on the right, "HANNOVER" on the left, fine scroll and floral engraving, a folding base for a peep sight on the upper tang behind the top lever, Greener safety on the left with gold "SAFE" marking, adjustable double set triggers, and a spurred trigger guard. The long, Schnabel tip forearm has a coordinating engraved lever and checkering with lined borders, and the nicely figured buttstock has a checkered pistol grip with horn cap, prominent cheek rests on each side, and a casehardened single hook buttplate with light engraving.