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The second rifle has three bears on the right side of the frame, a wolf on the lock, two capercaillie on the left side of the frame, and a doe on the left lock. Each of the animals is set in a detailed wooded scene. The walnut splinter forearms are fully checkered, attached to the frames and numbered “1” and “2” respectively on the inside of the hardware. The rifles also feature double triggers (each adjustable single set), hammer safeties, and checkered walnut straight grip stocks with checkered iron buttplates. CONDITION: Fine, the barrels retain 85% period refinished thinning blue finish with some scattered minor pitting
and much of the Damascus pattern showing. The trigger guard shows much of the original blue finish mixed with
a smooth brownish patina. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth gray patina. The wood is also fine with chipping along the upper edge of the forearm, and moderate chip on the stock toe, a few minor pressure dents and scratches, and overall crisp checkering. The engraving is crisp. Mechanically fine.
B) Engraved Gold Inlaid C.G. Koenig Double Hammer Rifle - NSN, 11 mm cal., 27 3/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Described in “A”.
CONDITION: Fine, the barrels retain 70% period refinished blue finish with some pitting on the left barrel, a few
minor dings and scattered areas of the Damascus pattern showing. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth gray patina, with some strong traces of original case colors on the lever and some original blue on the trigger guard. The wood is very good. There is a few minor chips along the upper edge of the forearm and a moderate gouge on the left side, scattered minor pressure dents and scratches on the stock, and a few minor bruises in the otherwise crisp checkering. The engraving remains crisp. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
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