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Eduard Kettner 12 Gauge S x S Pre WWII German Double
Guns International #: 100981648 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Shotguns - German Double - Shotguns - Doubles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Fernwood Armory
Company: Fernwood Armory
Member Since: 10/31/11
State: Florida
Country: United States
Phone: (888) 319-4811
Number of Active Listings: 3
Total Number of Listings: 219
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
*** $40 RESTOCKING FEE ***
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, USPS Money Order, No Fees
Description:
SOLD
Eduard Kettner (Suhl) 12 ga SxS boxlock shotgun, German with Belgian proofs, serial 1387. 27 1/2” fluid barrels, 2 3/4“ chambers. Very good used condition, receiver and barrels have finish wear but no rust. Bores are excellent, very shiny with no pitting. Barrel serial number matches the receiver. Double triggers with automatic ejectors. Safety is not automatic. Unusual sling swivels on barrel and stock, which appear to be original.
Barrel markings: “EDUARD KETTNER” in tiny letters on top of right barrel, “SUHL” on top of left barrel. Many other markings including Belgian (nitro) proofs are on the barrel and receiver flats, which are quite visible in the photos, so they are not listed here. Our simple choke gauge measures the right barrel at modified choke, and the left full.
The chambers may have been 65 mm (2 1/2)“ originally, but they are 2 3/4” now. There is one “65” on the barrel flat, but this is close to some other markings, so we don’t know if this indicates chamber length.
The walnut Monte Carlo stock with Prince of Wales grip has no cracks or repairs. The grip has a black cap, we don’t know what the material is. The wood of the splinter forend has a tiny crack at a rear corner, where the wood is the thickest, not significant. LOP is 15 3/8” to the front trigger, which is long, but this is with the thick recoil pad presently installed. If the included (probably) original wood buttplate were put on, LOP would be about 14 3/4”. The wood buttplate has its original engraved screws. Stock and forend are checkered. Drop at comb 1 5/8“, drop at heel 2”.
The receiver, trigger guard, release lever, and forend hardware are covered with decorative hand engraving, some of it unusually deep, and all nicely done. These parts were almost certainly case colored originally, which is now essentially gone. We don’t know the date of manufacture, but believe the Suhl marking indicates pre-WWII. The nitro proof marks are “since 1924” so the range is probably about 15 years.
Included: canvas case with leather corners and straps, not original to the gun, original wooden buttplate and screws.
TERMS:
We are an FFL dealer. Please read through the terms below before or purchasing.
Payment
-Checks, money orders and credit cards accepted. No fees for credit cards.
-Payments and FFL information must be received within 5 business days of end or item will be relisted.
-Buyer is responsible for contacting their FFL and making arrangements for the transfer.
-Sales Tax charged to Florida residents only.
Shipping
-Free Shipping (Ground) to lower 48 states. Please contact us for quotes to Alaska and Hawaii.
-Firearms ship insured to FFLs and require signatures for delivery. Items usually ship 1 to 2 business days after payment clears and FFL information is received.
-No Local Pickup
Returns
-Used Firearms: 3 day inspection policy. Item may be returned if in same condition as when it left our facility. Returns are subject to a $35.00 restocking fee. Buyer is responsible for return shipping charges (must include insurance and signature requirement) and any transfer fees.
-In the event of shipping damage please contact us for a return authorization number.
Other
To purchase a handgun: You must be 21 years of age or older
To purchase a long gun (shotguns and rifles): You must be 18 years of age or older.
Please verify the firearm you wish to purchase meets the laws of your state, county, or city.
No Trades
No Layaways
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Eduard Kettner
Serial Number: 1387
Ejectors: Automatic
Bore Condition: Exc.
Barrels: 27.5
Action: Boxlock
Triggers: Double
Gauge Info: 12 Gauge
Stock: Monte Carlo
Stock Comb: 1 5/8
Stock Heel: 2
Choke Left: Full
Choke Right: Modified
Case: Yes