W. Collath "Wittener Excelsior" Side By Side Shotgun 16Ga. (1930's Est.) VERY NICE!!
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Category: Shotguns - German Double - Shotguns - German

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Seller: Shooters Exchange
Company: Shooters Exchange
Member Since: 8/11/13
First Name: Randy
Last Name: Hales
State: North Carolina
Zip: 28904
Country: United States
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Description:
W. Collath "Wittener Excelsior" Side By Side 16Ga. Shotgun. SN #11781. Mfg. in the 1930's Est. LOP 13 3/4" & 12 3/4". Chamber 2 3/4". DAH 2 3/8"- DAC 1 3/8". Chokes are Improved Cylinder on both barrels. 29 1/2" Barrels with EXCELLENT Bright Bores. The Blued Metal and ORIGINAL WOOD STOCK and FOREND have been FULLY RESTORED by SHOOTER'S EXCHANGE and REALLY LOOKS GREAT. ORIGINAL Bone Trigger Guard and Cocking Lever. Bowtie Safety. Double Triggers. Solid Rib. Strong Action. ORIGINAL Buttplate. We can add a Recoil Pad if desired for $85.00. 5/8" or 3/4" recommended. BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED with Hound and Fox Game Scenes on the receiver sides and W. Collath, Frankfort (Name of Firm) on the edges. Wilhelm Collath became owner of his firm in 1870 and was one of the leading makers of rifles, sporting guns, and proprietary cartridges in all of Germany. He ran the Company with his sons Paul and Franz until his death in 1906 when his sons took it over. They kept  the business going until 1941 when Frankfort was bombed early in World War II. A REALLY SHARP LOOKING OLD GERMAN SIDE BY SIDE. C&R OK.  Weight: 5.83 lbs. Trigger Pull: Right- 3 lbs. Left- 3 1/2 lbs. More photos available upon request. Ships to Lower 48 W/ Insurance $65.00.

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge
Manufacturer: W. Collath
Model: Wittener Excelsior
Serial Number: 11781
Barrel Length: 29 1/2
Chambers: 2 3/4
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Refinished
Wood Condition: Refinished
Bore Condition: Excellent
Triggers: Double
LOP: 13 3/4" & 12 3/4
Rib: Solid
Finish: Blue
Weight: 5.83 lbs.
Manufacture Date: 1930's Est.
Choke Left: I.C.
Choke Right: I.C.