Sale 1351
Estimate$800 – $1,200
16 gauge/9mm. 26.75" barrel lengths. SN: 6273. Blued metal finish to barrels and triggerguard, with case hardened finish to frame. Two piece walnut stock has a cheek rest. Checkering to round knob semi pistol grip and splinter forearm. Break action under lever drilling gun with side by side shotgun barrels over a single rifle barrel. Barrel features a matted rib, flip up rear notch sight and blade front sight. Item also has double triggers, a selective top lever, double sling swivels, and a vented rubber recoil pad. Engravings include incised borders and rosette screws. Barrels are marked WILH. PIETHE. on right barrel, HALBERSTADT to left barrel, and an intertwined TCF mark to lower barrel under forearm.
Good. 16 gauge bores are bright with a small amount of residue toward chambers. 9mm bore is frosty. Soldering of barrels appears to have some wear on the interior and a slight rattling can be heard when barrels are tilted up and down. Finish has scratching overall and some scratchy losses to finish on barrels. Frame finish is mostly bare. Wood stock shows light scratches and mars overall.
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