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Antique GOLD INLAID German CHRISTOPH FUNK Double Barrel SxS HAMMER Shotgun BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED 16 Gauge Germanic Fowling Piece!
Guns International #: 102014586 Seller's Inventory #: 220388
Category: Antique Shotguns - Percussion - Shotguns - German
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Antique GOLD INLAID German CHRISTOPH FUNK Double Barrel SxS HAMMER Shotgun
BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED 16 Gauge Germanic Fowling Piece!
Here we present an antique Christoph Funk Side by Side Double Barrel 16 Gauge Hammer Shotgun, made circa the 1880s in Suhl, Germany. One of the seldom mentioned gunmakers in Suhl is Christoph Funk. His business was known to be just as innovative in model development as the big name German makers, though his historical facts are lacking, to say the least. He founded his company in 1835, and over the years, has had several different proprietors, all named Funk. Funk was also very well known for his high quality drillings that he produced.
These German shotguns are known for their quality of workmanship and unprecedented accuracy. This double barrel hammer gun would have been used for putting game on the table and protecting the homestead. This is a very Germanic fowling piece that is elegant with its intricate engravings in its simplicity and practicality.
This gun features a double trigger system. The early doubles used two triggers, one for each barrel, located front to back inside the trigger guard. The index finger was used to pull either trigger, as having two fingers inside the trigger guard can cause a very undesirable recoil-induced double-discharge. Double-trigger designs are typically set up for right-handed users. In double-trigger designs, it is often possible to pull both triggers at once, firing both barrels simultaneously, though this is generally not recommended as it doubles the recoil, battering both shotgun and shooter, particularly if it was unanticipated or unintended. Discharging both barrels at the same time has long been a hunting trick employed by hunters using 8 gauge "elephant" shotguns, firing the two two-ounce slugs for sheer stopping power at close range.
The overall condition is good. Strong action. Both bores are in good shape. The stock is solid and contains light storage wear. Sharp engravings. Legible markings. “CHRISTOPHER FUNK IN SUHL” is gold inlaid atop the barrel rib. The left barrel has a small dent towards the muzzle end.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrels are 29-5/8 inches.
Caliber: 16 Gauge
Length of Pull: 13-3/4 inches
Chambers: 2-1/2 inch with Extractor
Chokes: Cylinder/Cylinder
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1000
#220388
SOLD
Antique: Yes