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Side-by-Side Percussion Cape Gun, by Schneevoigt

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Side-by-Side Percussion Cape Gun, by Schneevoigt
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Side-by-Side Percussion Cape Gun, by H. Schneevoigt in Lahr, Germany, NVSN, 16 ga., 29-1/2'' browned twist steel barrels with smooth left and rifled right bore, small ''V'' notch rear and silver front sight blade, double triggers with set trigger on the rifle barrel; fully engraved case-colored action has decorative serpent and vine motifs with a finial extending from the trigger plate; figured walnut stock features an enlarged hunting cheekpiece adjoining a herringbone pattern checkered wrist and relief carved hunting dog profile at the end of lower tang; a small silver shield on upper wrist has the initials ''FG'' in Gothic script. Length of pull is 13-1/2'' over 3/8'' heavy steel ribbed buttplate; sling swivels are 1'' with attached leather sling, ebony ramrod is brass tipped with a bone handle; weight is 8-1/4 lbs. Overall condition is good and mainsprings are strong. Barrels have scattered discoloration and pitting, which is more apparent on the right chamber; visible portions of bores at the muzzle are oxidizing, and rifling appears sharp. Traces of faded case colors and barrel brown remain. Stock has been cleaned and revarnished leaving old residue in recessed areas. Est.: $800-$1,200. (Antique)