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German Fullstock Percussion Sporting Or Jaeger Rifle by V.C. Schilling

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German Fullstock Percussion Sporting Or Jaeger Rifle by V.C. Schilling
serial #8005, .54 cal, 31” damascus barrel with a mostly bright very good bore showing a few areas of old pitting and oxidation with otherwise strong rifling throughout. The barrel shows a fine wootz-like damascus pattern throughout, mostly toned to a pewter gunmetal patina showing some scattered light dings and a little sparse oxidation staining. There is a silver band at the breech and maker’s name inlaid in gold along the top flat “V. CHR. SCHILLING IN SUHL”. There are light Germanic foliate motifs embellished along the upper tang and back action lockplate, the lock with nice dolphin hammer and hammer block safety. There are decorative foliate lock screw escutcheons and nice foliate-engraved patchbox cover. The checkered walnut stock remains in very good plus condition showing some added varnish with some scattered light dings and handling marks. The checkering remains mostly strong and the stock features rounded left-side cheekpiece with attractive carved foliate motif behind and the horn nosecap with a little flaking and wear. The dark rosewood triggerguard shows a repaired break at the forward root of the guard and a decorative inlaid finial. The Germanic sling swivels are intact along with a hickory ramrod with long German silver tip and the rifle is sighted with v-notch rear sight with single flip-up leaf and arrow extension and generous German silver blade front. The set trigger is not functional and the lock otherwise seems to function normally with just the firing trigger. A nice rifle from this very prolific Suhl firm. (13C11804-27) {ANTIQUE} [Dale Beeks Collection] (2000/3000)