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Rare Adolph fully engraved drilling
Guns International #: 101009886 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Drilling & Combination Guns - Single Shot Rifles - German-Austrian
Seller's Information
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Seller: jillandsam303
Company:
Member Since: 11/13/14
First Name: Sam
Last Name: Hershfield
State: Florida
Zip: 34205
Country: United States
Phone: (941) 779-3180
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Number of Active Listings: 2
Total Number of Listings: 25
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Money Order
Description:
12 x 12 x 6.5×54 MS. Manufactured 1923 in Suhl, this dynamic 3-barreled combination gun was made by America’s preeminent custom maker who made guns for many celebrities including Teddy Roosevelt, Townsend Whelen, and Charles Newton. French greyed, Blitz, scallop-backed action features Krieghoff style rifle/cocking slide on tang, pin type cocking indicators, Greener type side safety, cross bolt third fastener, side clips, reinforcing bolsters, and gold-plated double triggers (front set). Rifle extractor has spring loaded peg to engage rimless cartridge groove. Bore diameter: left -.722, right -.720. Bore restrictions: left -.045 (extra full), right -.045 (extra full). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.034. LOP: 14-1/4″. Action is engraved with near full coverage large open scroll with floral terminations. An interesting floral scroll surrounds vignettes of game on sides of action; a pair of squirrels holding nuts are on left, and a pointer points a hiding rabbit on right. Steel trigger guard is engraved with monogram “DK” surrounded by more large flowers. There are 1″ triangles of scroll and floral engraving at breech ends of barrels. Barrel flats are stamped with pre-WWI German proofs. Very fine smoky marbled European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver type pad. Side panels and grip are checkered, checkering surrounded by Adolph’s typical floral chip-carving and scrolls. Drop at heel: approximately 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approximately 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 4 oz. Claw bases hold 2X Kahles Helia Super 2/S2 model 15 scope with crosshair and post reticle, in Albrecht Kind GmbH (“AKAH”) claw with rear windage adjustment. Rear sight is actuated by rifle cocking slide on top tang. Includes new leather trimmed and lined take down case and Levy basket weave sling. Full PowerPoint presentation available for interested parties.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes