Lot 984

German Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Estimate: $400 - $800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
(Heinrich Leue, Berlin, Germany 1837-1897 and Heinrich Scherping, Hannover, Germany 1831-1913) side by side configuration, 12 gauge, serial number 5296, 14-1/8 in. LOP, 30 in. barrels inscribed "H. LEUE, HOFSBUCHENMACHER, BERLIN", back action locks engraved "H. SCHERPING" and "HANNOVER", engraved barrel and forearm releases, hammers, receiver, locks, and fences, cheek rest to left side of stock, brass bead front sight, sling eyelets, butt cap, overall length 46-1/4 in.ÿÿ - Provenance: Private Collection, Kingsport, Tennessee

Condition

condition consistent with age and use, oxidation, scratches and several minor dents to the barrel, other metal parts with some oxidation and areas of green, lots of handling wear to wood surfaces with scratches and dings, triggers function, a little barrel wiggle when locked, minor wear to edge of splinter forend, wear and oxidation in the chamber of the barrel
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