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Antique European SXS Hammer Pinfire Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD
Antique European SXS Hammer Pinfire Shotgun
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Antique European SxS Double-Barrel Hammer Pinfire Shotgun, NVSN, 12 ga., 29.5'' steel barrels, bead front sight, a mid-point sling swivel at under-rib, and unmarked; under-lever opens receiver, which is marked ''Schmit'' at left and ''Volmar'' at right, back-action hammers strike cartridge pins protruding thru tops of barrels; two-piece varnished walnut stocks, the short checkered forend with an iron barrel wedge and tip insert, buttstock with long checkered panel at wrist, sling swivel at belly and a steel shotgun buttplate. Mfg'd latter half of 19th century, likely with full-blued finish. Condition is about very good. Metal surfaces retain no original finish but an overall dark color with occasional discoloration/light pitting and a few shallow dents to barrels. Stocks are sound showing clean checkering, light age/use marks, and an added coat of varnish. Breech locks (but advise against firing); actions work well; bores are dark showing heavy black-powder etching. Est.: $200-$350. (Antique)