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Christoph Funk SxS Hammer 16 Ga. SN: 15909

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
Christoph Funk SxS Hammer 16 Ga. SN: 15909
Pre war engraved Lefaucheux system hammer gun made by Christoph Funk in Suhl, Germany. (1835-1965) Funk guns are considered by many to be "The Mercedes in gun craftsmanship". Featuring 29 1/2" Damascus Barrels, English style stock with checkered wrist & forearm. Buffalo horn bottom lever. The grip appears to be carved ebony featuring a nice forward curling rear grip flourish. "Christoph Funk in Suhl" inlayed in gold on the lower barrel rib. Sling swivels. The side plates, hammers, triggerguard & action have a pewter gray finish, the action, triggerguard & plates are beautifully engraved with tight flowing scrolls with game scenes on the triggerguard, and each side plates. Two cock hammer actions are crisp/tight, barrels lock-up tight, bores are good overall with some pitting above the chambers, there are two chips out of the forward grip, and two hairline cracks below the upper tang, still is very sound. LOP is 13 3/4".Chokes measure IC (R), CYL (L). NRA Condition-Fair. C&R Firearm.