1925 Franz Schmidt Suhl Germany Drilling 16GA SxS / 8x57JR Krupp Steel BBLs

Description:
MANUFACTURER: FRANZ SCHMIDT 
MODEL: WEIMAR ERA SUHL GUILD
TYPE: DRILLING GUN
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1925 
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: GERMANY
SERIAL NUMBER: 26559 
PROOF MARKS: IMPERIAL GERMAN CROWN/U FINAL PROOF, CROWN/N NITRO PROOF, CROWN/G SMOOTHBORE PROOF, CROWN/S SHOTGUN BARREL PROOF – ZELLA-MEHLIS / SUHL PROOF HOUSE MARKINGS CONSISTENT WITH PRE-1939 GERMAN PROOF LAW 
BARREL CONFIGURATION: SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN BARRELS OVER SINGLE RIFLE BARREL 
SHOTGUN GAUGE: 16 GAUGE 
RIFLE CALIBER: 8X57JR RIMMED SPORTING CARTRIDGE
CHAMBER LENGTH: 65MM (2.50") SHOTGUN / .318 BORE RIFLE
BARREL LENGTH: 26.75" 
BARREL FEATURES: MATTED RIB, FILED BARREL FLATS, REGULATED RIFLE BARREL, RIB MARKED “FLUSSTAHL – KRUPP ESSEN”, RETAIL MARKINGS PRESENT 
EJECTOR/EXTRACTOR: EXTRACTOR 
OVERALL LENGTH: 43.00"  
LENGTH OF PULL: 14.00"  
OPERATING SYSTEM: BREAK ACTION COMBINATION GUN 
ACTION: BOXLOCK DRILLING ACTION WITH SCALLOPED RECEIVER FENCES & GREENER CROSSBOLT LOCKING SYSTEM
TRIGGER SYSTEM: DOUBLE TRIGGERS 
SELECTOR: TANG-MOUNTED RIFLE / SHOTGUN SELECTOR 
OPTIC & MOUNT: 4X GERMAN STALKING SCOPE ON SUHL CLAW MOUNT 
IRON SIGHTS: FRONT BLADE WITH FOLDING EXPRESS RIFLE REAR SIGHT 
STOCK: EUROPEAN WALNUT WITH CHEEKPIECE AND RAISED SHADOW LINE 
GRIP: SEMI-PISTOL GRIP WITH FINE CHECKERING 
ENGRAVING: HAND-CUT GERMAN GAME SCENE ENGRAVING WITH ROE DEER AND STAG MOTIFS WITH TRADITIONAL OAK LEAF AND ROSETTE SCROLLWORK 
FIREARM FINISH: BLUED BARRELS WITH ENGRAVED STEEL RECEIVER 
CONDITION: GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION; METAL RETAINS STRONG ENGRAVING DETAIL AND ORIGINAL PATINA 
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: KRUPP FLUID STEEL BARRELS, CARTRIDGE TRAP IN BUTTSTOCK, SUHL PROOFED BARRELS, CLASSIC WEIMAR ERA GERMAN HUNTING CONFIGURATION 
WHAT’S INCLUDED: RIFLE, 4X SCOPE ON SUHL CLAW-MOUNTS 

The German drilling is widely regarded as the ultimate continental hunting firearm, designed to provide the hunter with maximum versatility in the field. This example, produced by Franz Schmidt during the Weimar-era golden age of German gunmaking, embodies that philosophy perfectly. Built in the Suhl tradition, this elegant combination gun provides both shotgun and rifle capability in a single beautifully crafted firearm.

Mechanically, this drilling features the classic German boxlock break-action system with side-by-side 16 gauge shotgun barrels over a centrally positioned rifle barrel chambered in the powerful 8x57JR rimmed sporting cartridge. The firearm operates via double triggers with a tang-mounted selector allowing the shooter to engage the rifle barrel when needed. This arrangement allowed European hunters to instantly transition from bird or hare to larger game such as roe deer or boar without changing firearms.

The 16 gauge shotgun barrels offer an excellent balance of weight and pattern performance for upland hunting, while the 8x57JR rifle barrel delivers proven continental big game performance. This combination was one of the most popular drilling configurations throughout Germany and Austria during the interwar period and remains highly sought after among collectors and traditional hunters today.

Craftsmanship on this piece is unmistakably German. The receiver is adorned with traditional game scene engraving depicting roe deer and stag motifs surrounded by classic oak leaf scrollwork. The finely shaped walnut stock features a cheekpiece and hand-cut checkering, while the buttstock includes a traditional cartridge trap — a hallmark feature of quality European hunting guns.

For collectors of classic European sporting arms, drillings from the Suhl region represent some of the finest examples of practical hunting gunmaking. With its desirable 16 gauge / 8x57JR configuration, Weimar-era manufacture, and traditional claw-mounted optics, this Franz Schmidt drilling represents a highly appealing example of Germany’s legendary combination gun tradition.

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Rifle Caliber: 8x57mm JR
Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge
Manufacturer: FRANZ SCHMIDT
Model: WEIMAR ERA SUHL GUILD
Serial Number: 26559
Barrel Length: 26.75
Bore Info: Strong
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good
Manufacture Date: 1925

Price: $2,449.99
Shipping: $59.99
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