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H. Pieper Side-by-Side Combination Gun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:NA
H. Pieper Side-by-Side Combination Gun
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
H. Pieper Side-by-Side Combination Gun, #7893, 12 ga.(2-5/8'')/.44-40 cal., 30'' blue barrels choked Cyl., case hardened frame and sidelocks, with exposed hammer and dual triggers; checkered pistol-grip walnut stock and splinter forearm, with nickel silver blade front sight. Top of barrel marked ''H. Pieper, Liege, Patent 23 April 1881, No. 7893''; H. Pieper'' marked to both locks and horn buttplate. Condition is fine. Barrels have been re-blackened and show approx. 92% blue, with mild corrosion and toning. Original frame retains about 60% case colors, but has toned brown at balance point. Triggerguard shows moderate toning as well. Stock with mild flattening to checks, and scuffs and scratches to butt area; right side has darkened considerably. Action remains good, shotgun bore is bright, .44 bore is at least fine. Est.: $750-$1,000. (Antique)