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Frederick Jung and Sons Engraved, Gold Inlaid and Damascus Barreled Side by Side Hammer Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 - 1,400.00 USD
Frederick Jung and Sons Engraved, Gold Inlaid and Damascus Barreled Side by Side Hammer Shotgun
Single bead sight on a solid rib, with "FR: JUNG U. SOHNE IN SUHL" in gold inlay bordered with silver near the breech, cylinder chokes and 2 5/8" chambers with extractor. Under-lever back action, with leafy scroll engraving on the frame, deeper scrollwork on the lock plates, a scene of a gold inlaid fox and goose on the right lock plate, gold and silver rabbits on the left, and a gold hunter in the woods on the trigger guard. Double triggers, with a carved horn handrest mounted to the trigger guard and lower tang. Checkered straight grip stock, with sling mounts, raised cheekpiece, raised scroll engraving around the wrist, flat buttplate numbered "9088", and scroll bordered carved woodland scenes, with a pair of doe deer on the right and a successful bird hunter and his dog on the left. Length of pull is 13 3/4".
BBL: 32 1/4 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 16
Finish: brown/ casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: nsn
Condition: Fine as partially refinished, with 80% of the brown period finish on the barrel, showing a few light spots and strong and deep Damascus etching. There is an area of heat browning on top of the barrels at the rear. The frame and locks are fine, with a smooth mixed gray patina overall, light brown spotting on the frame, and light handling marks. Stock is very good as refinished, with mended chips on either side of the upper tang, a chip on the right side of the forearm, varnish loss on the cheekpiece, some small cracks at the butt and a few scratches and pressure dents overall. Mechanically excellent.