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Korinsky German Drilling shotgun/rifle 16 gauge SXS and 8X57 cal.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Shotguns Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Korinsky German Drilling shotgun/rifle 16 gauge SXS and 8X57 cal.
SOLD
1,250.00USD+ (300.00) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2017 Oct 21 @ 14:54UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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This German Drilling shotgun/rifle is 42 1/2 in. overall length with 26 5/8 in. barrels. It is bored 16 gauge with an under rifle at 9 mm X 57 mm cal; bores in excellent condition. . The S/N 1984X is marked on the bottom of the barrels along with proof markings from Bavaria in the letter G under a crown. Other proof marks are visible on the barrels along with two ** patterns behind the lug. The right barrel is marked "EBLANEEN" while the left barrel is marked "A. KORINSKY" the manufacturer. This drilling is thought to be vintage 1883 in manufacture in the black powder period for ammunition. The gun displays two exposed hammers with a barrel selector on the top tang with a break-action release lever under the trigger-guard. The gun has double triggers while the locks are the back-action style and the gun has unique large faced fences at the breech. The gun is fitted with a dolls-head design lock-up and the hinge is remarkably smooth and tight. There is no water-table to establish design or proofing as this is not a true SXS. There is a swivel for a sling under the barrels but missing in the butt-stock. The stocks are of European walnut with age and patina finish with very little shrinkage. This gun is an antique and no attempt has been made to fire this gun to confirm it's mechanical integrity. Nor should this gun be fired without the examination by a qualified gunsmith. Any attempt to fire an antique gun is at the risk of the owner and not consistent with the value of the firearm. City: State: Date: HWAC# 51139