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ERNST STEIGLEDER HAMMER SXS SHOTGUN.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
ERNST STEIGLEDER HAMMER SXS SHOTGUN.
Cal. 16 Ga., 2 1/2". S# 97937. Bbls. 29 3/4" of Nitro proofed Krupp fluid steel. Fixed Mod. & Full chokes. Right bbl. is marked "ERNST STEIGLEDER" & left bbl. marked "BERLIN - SUHL". Rnd. bodied action w/ back action exposed hammer locks. Dbl. triggers. Extractors. Action & locks have highlights of arabesque scroll engraving. Splinter forearm & steel capped cheekpiece pistol grip walnut stock. Features include hand checkering & European sling swivels. LOP: 14 3/8" over checkered hard rubber buttplate. Cheekpiece has hand carved markings "Dr Kopp / Hollord". WEIGHT: 6 lbs., 1.4 oz. CONDITION: bbls. retain 90% lightly faded blue showing spots of surface corrosion & finish loss. Action retains traces of case colors in protected areas w/ balance fading to gray. Wood has worn finish & checkering showing numerous dents, scratches & marks. Right hammer has broken spur. Bores are generally bright showing spots of darkened appearance. (19-5973/DS). CURIO. $400-600.