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Cape Gun marked L. Frauenstorfer Mannheim 16GA /7.8x57 O/U Merkel?
Guns International #: 102616568 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Drilling & Combination Guns - Rifles - German & Austrian Sporting
Seller's Information
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Seller: spanamwar
Member Since: 9/25/16
First Name: Dave
Last Name: Towers
State: California
Zip: 94553
Country: United States
Phone: (925) 383-6641
Number of Active Listings: 1
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted:
Description:
Pre-war German Cape gun, 16ga shotgun over a 7.8x57 bore rifle O/U
This is a WWII bring back from a 3rd ID forward observer.
Unmolested German Cape gun. Made by L. Frauenstorfer of Mannheim, he was known to acquire guns made by Merkel and place his name on them. This gun looks like a Merkel. LOP 14.125 Drop comb 1.5 Drop at heal 2.625 shotgun bore is choked full, rifle bore is stamped 7.8x57 both bright. Finished in August of 1929. Action still has case color, with Greener cross bolt and greener side safety, cocking indicators, straight screws, overall gun has nice engraving with very nice relief engraving on sides, Pheasant one side and a deer on the other. The 27.75 barrels have 95% nice original blue, twist on scope mount and a flip up sight in the rib. very nice horn trigger guard, and a basket weave checkered butt plate. Very nice original finished wood, no cracks, or repairs. Finish has bunched up in some spots from age and there is some minor dents in forearm left side, see photos..
Will come with a chamber casting
By Ludwig Frauenstorfer, Mannheim
google Frauenstorfer, Ludwig- Mannheim – German Hunting Guns
Gun will come with a chamber casting to make sure you get it right. bullit diamater is .318... I beleve This is 8x57 RJS. available on Gun
Price: $1,325.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: 8x57mmJRS
Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge
Manufacturer: L. Frauenstorfer/Merkel
Model: Combo
Serial Number: 2937
Barrel Length: 27.75
Bore: vg/excellent
Chambers: 2.5
Condition: vg fine
Metal Condition: vg/fine
Wood Condition: very good
Bore Condition: vg/excellent
Triggers: 2
Stock: walnut
Stock Comb: 1.5
Stock Heel: 2.625
Butt Pad: Hand checkered horn
LOP: 14.125
Finish: orig
Weight: 6lb 12 oz
Sights: flip up/ claw mount
Manufacture Date: aug 1928
Chokes: full
Engraving: chiseled
Item Location: California
Proof:Nitro: yes