PHILIPP REEB Gunmaker to Crown Prince Wilhelm III
Guns International #: 101069818 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Double Rifles - German - Double Rifles - German
Seller's Information
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Seller: luv2safari
Member Since: 2/5/08
State: Nevada
Zip: 89406
Country: United States
Phone: (775) 750-2204
Phone2: (775) 750-2204
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 9
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: USPS MO Certified Check...held until clear
About Us: I got this for a hunt I will not be able to take, and there are no more in the future, so my loss is your gain. This rifle is new in the box and is unfired. It has a 20" barrel, and this model is designed for factory ammo use. Your receiving FFL must accept shipments from a private party. Shipping to AK and HI extra. Insurance is extra.
Description:
This is a unique opportunity to purchase an historic firearm. This Best Quality clamshell double rifle in 8X57J was made between 1912 and 1916 and bears a Royal monogram, as shown in the photos. It functions flawlessly and has double triggers...both set, extractors, generous game scene engraving, bullet trap in stock, gold inlays, original Skopar scope and claw mounts, original fitted maker's case makers name inside and royal monogram on the German silver exterion plate, original sling, original cleaning rod with hand-filed jag and walnut exterior over brass rods. The case is in excellent condition.
P Reeb was House Gunmaker to Prussian Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm III, son of Kaiser Wilhelm II and heir to the throne, had Germany won WW I. This appears to have been made for a royal from the Prussian Royal House of Hohenzollern.
The gun is in very good overall condition and is a true collector's item. It's unusual to find a gun of this quality and with maker's case, etc.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: PHILIPP REEB
Model: Clamshell Best Quality
Caliber Info: 8X57J
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Very Good
Bore Condition: L-excellent R-excellent
Barrels: double
Barrel Type: Krupp-Nitro
Action: Clamshell
Triggers: 2
Manufacture Date: 1912-1916
Engraving: Lavish Game