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O/U Combo Gun, by Haeussner, Germany

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:NA
O/U Combo Gun, by Haeussner, Germany
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Over/Under Combination Gun, by Bruno Haeussner of Magdeburg, Germany, #145, 16 ga. 2-9/16'' chambered shotgun barrel over a nominal 8.8x72Rmm rifle barrel, 26-3/4'' barrel lengths with small flip-up rear sight and blade front sight on a 7/16'' matted rib with European claw mount bases; Full choke, blue finish, double triggers with sliding top tang safety, single extractor and single offset crossbolt, chambers have nitro proofs. Case-colored scalloped frame has side bolsters and top tang cocking indicator pins; full-coverage broad floral scroll engraving has punchdot backgrounds bordering small game scenes; plain walnut pistol-grip stock and slim Schnabel forend have a light oil finish, 3/4'' sling swivel loops, small 20 LPI checkering panels with shadow-line hunting cheekpiece and scalloped horn grip cap. Length of pull is 13-3/4'' over a thin checkered horn buttplate; weight is 6-1/4 lbs. Mechanical condition remains very good with tight lockup and crisp triggers. Bores are bright with small areas of oxidation and darkening. Blue finish is 90%, case colors are 10% with the frame mostly silvered. Stock wood has fading with light scratches and wear on checkering. Est.: $1,200-$1,800. (C&R)