Lot 4071
A Haetge pin-fire side-by-side shotgun, Berlin, ca. 1870
Historical and Modern Firearms | A109s | Live auction | 1727 Lots
Description
Cal. 16Stiftfeuer, SN. 228, fine, blued Damascus barrels with bead front sight, the rib marked “A. Haetge Berlin”, length 754 mm. Teschner lock, break-action system with additional locking at the lower breech face. Back-action locks, double trigger, deeply engraved foliate scrollwork on opening lever, trigger guard, locks and hammers. Walnut stock with checkering, cheekpiece, ebony extension of the trigger guard. Steel butt plate with monogram “HR”. Small rust pit on the upper section of the left barrel. Screw slots show traces of improper tool use. Rare collector's piece. A. Haetge is documented as a court gunmaker in Berlin in the 19th century, cf. Stöckel, vol. 1. Length 117 cm.WBK: Attention - For this gun we will need to obtain an export license for you, based on your import permit (if needed in your country) or through your firearms dealer - more info here
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