Greifelt Pre-War Combination/Over-Under Shotgun - C&R

Description:
Greifelt & Co. of Suhl Pre-War Over/Under Combo/Shotgun — 12/65 Shotgun & 5.6x50R Mag Rifle — Zeiss Scope, Claw Mount, Extra Barrel Set
Superb Pre-War German Combination Gun — Coin-Finished Engraved Receiver — Suhl Claw-Mounted Zeiss 6×42 — Matching Extra Barrel Set in Case

Description
Here is an exceptional pre-war Greifelt & Co. of Suhl over/under combination gun — a Bockbüchsflinte pairing a 12/65 shotgun barrel with a 5.6x50R Magnum rifle barrel, built to the highest standard of the German sporting gun trade. Fitted with a Zeiss Diatal-D 6×42 scope in period Suhl claw mounts and accompanied by a matching-numbered interchangeable shotgun barrel set, this is a complete, ready-to-hunt package representing the pinnacle of pre-war Suhl craftsmanship. The barrel rib is signed by R. Hämmerli & Cie. of Lenzburg, the Swiss importer, confirming this gun's documented export history. A rare and collectible find.

Action & Metalwork
The Greifelt boxlock action features a double locking mechanism with Kersten breech — the same robust crossbolt arrangement favored by the finest Suhl makers. The coin-finished receiver is fully engraved on both sides with hunting scenes and flowing scroll work. A single set trigger (Stecher) is fitted, allowing a crisp, light let-off for precise rifle shots. The top rib is fully guillochéd throughout its length, a mark of quality hand work.

Barrels
27" blued over/under barrels chambered 12/65 (2½") over 5.6x50R Magnum. The fully guillochéd rib carries two folding leaf rear sights for use with the rifle barrel. A Zeiss Diatal-D 6×42 scope is mounted in period Suhl claw mounts, removable and repeatable for zeroing. Bores are in excellent condition throughout. A couple of spots of light finish loss on the exterior.  The included interchangeable shotgun barrel set (12/65, 30") is matching-numbered to the gun.

Stock
Walnut stock with pistol grip, Bavarian cheekpiece, and a slight hogback comb — the classic German hunting configuration optimized for scope use. Three-piece fore-end of matching walnut. Wood shows quality figure with fine hand checkering.

Specifications

• Action: Boxlock over/under, double barrel hook locking, Kersten breech, set trigger
• Chambering: 12/65 (2½") over 5.6x50R Magnum; 12/65 O/U
• Barrel Length: combos, 27"; shotgun, 30"
• Overall Length: 44" w/combo barrels, 47" w/shotgun barrels
• Sights: Two folding leaf rear sights; Zeiss Diatal-D 6×42 in Suhl claw mount
• Gold cocking indicators
• Stock: Walnut, pistol grip, Bavarian cheekpiece, slight hogback, three-piece fore-end
• Drop at Comb: 1.6"; Drop at Heel: 3"
• All shotgun barrels have an extra- full choke (.682")
• Weight: w/combo barrels, 9.2 lbs; w/shotgun barrels, 7.8 lbs

Condition
Pre-war gun showing honest age-appropriate wear consistent with careful use and storage. Blued barrels retain good finish, with minimal loss. Coin-finished receiver engraving is crisp and well-defined. Bores are in excellent condition throughout. Stock is sound with the expected minor handling marks of a used sporting arm, particularly in the checkering on the forend. The Zeiss scope, claw mounts, and matching extra barrel set are all present and accounted for. A rare pre-war Greifelt combination gun that seldom comes to market in this configuration.

About Greifelt & Co.
The Greifelt family's gunmaking roots in Suhl trace to at least 1752, when the gunsmith Baltasar Greifelt was listed among those who lost his home and shop in a major fire. By 1889, Greifelt & Co. had been formally constituted as a partnership between master gunmaker Friedrich Wilhelm Greifelt and businessman Albert Emil Schlegelmilch. With the addition of a machine shop in 1917, the firm had grown into one of the largest mid-sized companies in Suhl. In the decades before World War II, Greifelt exported shotguns and rifles throughout the world, becoming one of the most respected names in German sporting arms. After the war, Greifelt & Co. — along with Merkel and J.P. Sauer & Sohn — was absorbed into the East German state manufacturing apparatus, ending its independent existence.

This firearm will transfer to a licensed FFL dealer or C&R holder only. Buyer is responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Mid-Atlantic Imports, Type 08 FFL.  Shipping price includes insurance.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge

Price: $2,965.00
Shipping: $95.00