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Antique German Drilling, by Kettner (Coln)

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Antique German Drilling, by Kettner (Coln)
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Antique German Drilling, by Kettner (Coln), #1293, 16/16/9.3x72R cal., 26'' blue barrels, game scene engraved and grapeleaf scroll frames, hammers and backlock; checkered cheekpiece walnut stock, splinter forend, and horn buttplate. Condition is very good. Barrels retain approx. 65% blue with moderate toning to rear portion. Quality and detail of engraving is excellent. Scenes have toned dark and should clean somewhat. Minor line of corrosion to forward portion of frame where it abuts with forestock. Stock and forend with moderate flattening to checks, with some slightly more severe dings and scuffs to right side of pistol grip. Nickel silver crosspin escutcheon to right side is missing its lower portion. Action remains good, bores are at least fine. Est.: $750-$1,000. (Antique)