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Engraved "E. DOTTER IN MAINZ" Marked German Single Shot Stalking Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:475.00 USD Estimated At:950.00 - 1,400.00 USD
Engraved  E. DOTTER IN MAINZ  Marked German Single Shot Stalking Rifle
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Engraved "E. DOTTER IN MAINZ" Marked German Single Shot Stalking Rifle

The sides and bottom of the receiver, the break lever and top tang have nicely executed tight floral scroll engraving. The top of the receiver is engraved with a red stag in a field scene. The barrel has a nickel beaded blade front sight and a drift adjustable rear sight. There are claw mounts at the rear of the barrel. The bottom of the barrel is stamped "2667" and "172/28" along with the German proofmarks. There is a safety on the left side of the receiver and double set triggers. Mounted on a checkered walnut forearm with Schnabel tip and straight grip stock with raised cheekpiece and smooth steel buttplate. There is a German silver banner inlaid in the right side of the stock that is engraved "Jac. Gebursh,Mainz". With a set of Hornady 8.15x46R full length reloading dies.

Manufacture: German
Model: Single Shot
BBL: 29 1/2 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 8.15X46R
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 1010

Very good, the barrel retains 60% of the faded original blue finish with some rough patches of oxidation and brown patina. Strong traces of the original case colors remain with a mixed silvery gray and brown patina. The wood is very good as refinished with scattered minor scratches and dings along with a few minor chips absent. Mechanically excellent.