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Engraved Pre-War German Kneifel Marked Drilling

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,300.00 USD
Engraved Pre-War German Kneifel Marked Drilling
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The 16 gauge shotgun barrels feature 2 3/4 inch chambers, extra full/extra full chokes. The rifle barrel has been rechambered to accept the 303 British cartridge. Right barrel marked "WAFFENHAUS KNEIFEL", left barrel marked "EISENRICH" with "PRIMA KRUPP STAHL" marked on both barrels at the breech. The scalloped box lock action has cocking indicators and is floral engraved with game scenes on the sides. The left receiver side has a deer scene, the right side has a fox chasing a duck. Horn trigger guard, Greener type safety and tang selector. The smooth pistol grip stock has a cartridge box, grip cap, cheekpiece and basket weave pattern buttplate. Length of pull is 13 5/8 inches. Comes with a Herter's 303 British sizing and seating die set and RCBS two die set.
BBL: 26 1/2 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 16/303
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 3218
Condition: Very good as refurbished/rechambered. The barrel retain most of the refinished blue finish thinning to a gray with some pin point pitting. The action has faded to a gray. The refinished wood has some very scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.