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L. Bossel In Suhl Engraved Shotgun circa 1850 This

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,500.00 USD
L. Bossel In Suhl Engraved Shotgun circa 1850 This
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This is a side by side double barrel shotgun hand crafted by L. Bossel in Suhl, Germany (Lorenz Bossel). The piece shows a high quality exquisite engravings and carvings across the entire firearm. This has a Damascus barrel and is a percussion fire 16 gauge shotgun. The wood has deep intracite carvings showing sterling studs and family crest. The trigger guard has an engraved bird on the water. The top of the barrel has inlaid and engraved silver lettering reading, "Lor Bossel in Suhl. Both hammers are deeply engraved showing a figure with an open mouth. The shotgun is a very rare and desirable piece in excellent condition. Similar firearms by this maker sell for well over $2000-3,000.