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Lot 3429:Engraved Fred Adolf 20 Gauge Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun

August 27th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3429:Engraved Fred Adolf 20 Gauge Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun

August 27th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Attractive Cased Exhibition Quality Game Panel Scene Relief Engraved and Gold Inlaid Fred Adolf Genoa NY Marked 20 Gauge Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun with Automatic Ejectors

Originally built in Germany and imported for embellishment and retail by Fred Adolf of Genoa, NY. Blued Krupp steel barrels with a single nickel bead sight on the matted solid rib, bands of engraving at either breech, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The casehardened sideclipped boxlock action displays attractive leafy scroll relief engraving surrounding a fox and mallards on the left, a pointer and a hare on the right, and a cawing capercallie on the underside along with "FRED ADOLF" on the left and "GENOA N.Y" on the right. The trigger guard displays a gold inlaid monogram "WSB". The gun features cocking indicators, a single selective trigger, and a manual tang safety with gold "S" marking. Attractively figured, checkered and carved splinter forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with teardrop carved drop points, intricate carving at the pistol grip, engraved casehardened grip cap, internal retractable leather sling, and engraved steel buttplate. Includes an oak and leather takedown case, cleaning tools, and information on Fred Adolf. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .631/.630 inches; choke constriction .033/.031 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.030 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 11/16 inch drop at heel; 13 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 2 oz.

ConditionFine, retaining 70% original blue finish, 30% original case colors with the balance a fine silver/gray, some rubbing and thinning on the barrels, areas of light spotting, a chip from the front left of the forend, some dings and scratches in the wood, and crisp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is good. Mechanically excellent.
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ManufacturerFred Adolph
ModelDouble Barrel
TypeShotgun
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge20
Barrel26 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1485
Catalog page271
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