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PRE-WAR FRITZ HARTSTANG SINGLE SHOT BREAK ACTION

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
PRE-WAR FRITZ HARTSTANG SINGLE SHOT BREAK ACTION
RIFLE. Cal. 9mm. NSN. Bbl. 27 3/8". Single shot rifle produced by Fritz Hartstang in Cologne, Germany. Top flat of the octagonal bbl. is marked "FRITZ HARSTANG, COLN." over the chamber. Receiver features engraved floral motifs overall, with a small boar engraved on the left, and a hare engraved on the right. Checkered wood pistol grip buttstock features a cheek piece, horn pistol grip cap, horn buttplate, and a schnabel tip forend. Aluminum beaded blade front sight with 2-leaf U-notch rear sight. Set triggers. CONDITION: receiver, lever, and triggers exhibit a gray patina, with some spots of darker discoloration, and some pitting present overall. Bbl. retains the majority of its blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning, with scattered spots of mild to moderate pitting overall. Bright bore, exhibiting some mild pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture exhibits scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Rear of forend exhibits some chips and losses, but is otherwise good overall. (24-1142/MLW). CURIO. $800-1,200.