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Vaclav Dostal Bohemian SxS Hammer Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD
Vaclav Dostal Bohemian SxS Hammer Shotgun
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Vaclav Dostal Bohemian Under Lever Side-by-Side Hammer Shotgun, NVSN, 12 ga., 2-1/2'' chambers with undersized bores beginning at the forcing cone measuring .664'' (16 ga.), case-colored finish, 31'' decorative acid-etched Damascus pattern barrels with flat rib and front brass bead, back-action locks with rebounding hammers, double triggers, extractor, 75% coverage fine scroll engraving with gold barrel bands and gold inlaid rib at breech horn triggerguard extension, walnut stock with hunting cheekpiece and light vine carving at wrist, with coarsely checkered wedge forend. Length of pull is 13-3/4'' over an etched metal buttplate inscribed ''Josef Vosmer Sruc 31/12.1884''; weight is 7-3/4 lbs. Overall condition appears fine with few indications of firing, locks are preserved with strong mainsprings, action is tight, bores are bright. Original finish has worn to a gray-brown patina with light oxidation. Stock has shrinkage and mild cracking along the grain with aged scuffs and scratches, forend is worn with wedge pin lodged in place, horn triggerguard extension and lower screws need restoration, missing rear sling swivel. Serial number and proofmarks on barrel flats are obscured by the etching pattern. Not for use with modern ammunition. Est.: $800-$1,200 (Antique)