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Game Scene Engraved Edward Kettner Drilling Combination Gun

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:25.00 - 500,000.00 USD
Game Scene Engraved Edward Kettner Drilling Combination Gun
Manufactured circa 1920's in Germany. Barrel rib is marked "ED KETTNER, COLN R". No visible import marks. Matching serials on the frame and barrels. Standard commercial proofs. 26-3/4" blued steel barrels with blade front sight and flip up u-notch rear. Rifle appears to be .43 caliber (should be chamber cast to verify). Polished and game scene engraved round bottom frame featuring a deer on the left side and stag on the right. Lock plate features engraved rabbits on the left side and a dog on the right. Tang safety and double set triggers. Replaced forearm and butt stock with fine cut checkering on both. Carved cheekpiece on the right side of the butt. Checkered metal butt plate. Bores appear to measure at full/full. LOP: 13-1/2". CALIBER: 16 Gauge & .43 CAL. S/N: 509. FFL STATUS: Curio & Relic.
CONDITION
Metal is good overall. Barrels are beginning to form a gray patina. About 50% finish remaining. Lock has wear and some signs of cleaning. Some finish from the wood has found its way onto the lock plates. Wood has minor scuffs and scratches. Forearm has putty on the inside for proper fit but has some "slide". Shotgun bores have light pits. Rifle bore has a frosted surface. Some pits near the chamber. Good overall rifling. Tang safety does not seem to be working. Hammers and action are both tight.