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Unmarked Germanic Percussion Double Fowler

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Unmarked Germanic Percussion Double Fowler
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16 bore, 30'' fine damascus barrels with mostly bright very good bores showing a few small areas of light pitting and oxidation. The undersides of the barrels show antique Belgian proof marks and are inlaid in gold along the rib ''DAMAS ANGLAIS'' (English damascus) but the gun is obviously otherwise of German construction. The barrels show a very fine textured swirling damascus pattern throughout toning to a mix of deep gunmetal gray and gray-brown patina with a few scattered light dings and areas of old oxidation. The breech plugs, lockplates and upper tang show remnants of silvery and smoky case-hardened patina and are lightly embellished with Germanic scroll and small scenes at rear of lockplates with stag on right and dog on left. The hammers show nice dolphin heads, the right hammer itself a later-made replacement in the style of the original left. The triggerguard is a similar patina as the locks and shows a traditional jaeger on the bow of the guard, the extended pistolgrip being of horn and in very fine condition, the triggers also retaining a healthy amount of brilliant fire blue. The checkered walnut stock remains in very fine condition retaining most of its original varnish showing some edge wear, scattered light dings and handling marks from honest use. There is a nice rounded left-side cheekpiece with lovely carved foliate motif behind it and the wood exhibits some attractive subtle grain figure. The front sling swivel has detached from the rear thimble and been lost to the years and the original ebony ramrod with German silver/horn tip and worm end is present. The locks feature hammer rest safeties and the hammers appear out of time due to the right replacement though the locks otherwise seems to function normally. A handsome German fowler. (13B11804-8) {ANTIQUE} [Dale Beeks Collection] (1800/2200)