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Engraved A. Hoffmann Double Barrel Rifle with Relief Carved Stock

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:950.00 - 1,400.00 USD
Engraved A. Hoffmann Double Barrel Rifle with Relief Carved Stock
Blade and folding leaf sights with claw mount on solid rib barrel marked "A. HOFFMANN, SAIZWEDEL". Crown/U German nitro proofs are present on water table of receiver. The once casehardened frame features an oak leaf engraving on a fine punch dot background with game scenes on the left and right sides and a stag head on top. The oak leaf engraving extends to the monogrammed cartridge trap. The barrel release lever, trigger guard, and buttplate are horn. Checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with raised cheekpiece and carved stag head on the left side of the buttstock.
BBL: 22 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 11 mm
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Period refinished. The barrels retain most of the thinned rust blue finish mixed with a plum patina with finished over even minor pitting. There is some minor oxidation around the sling swivel base. The action has faded to a smooth gray patina with hints of original case colors. The refinished stock has been repaired and has some minor dings and scratches. The forearm has some missing chips. The forearm and stock checkering have a few scattered minor bruises. Mechanically needs work as the right trigger does not function.