Product Details
H. LEUE & TIMPE (BERLIN)
A FINE 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 1099,
29 1/2in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, the rib engraved '3' and 'H. LEUE & TIMPE. HOFBUCHSENM: BERLIN', the rib and tubes engraved with flashes of foliate scroll at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. in both, barrel hook repaired, treble-grip action, carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with carved faceted hammers engraved with foliate scrollwork and diamond chequering, the toplever engraved with an 'F' surmounted by the coronet of a German Crown Prince, fine acanthus scroll engraving surrounding a banner engraved 'H. LEUE & TIMPE. BERLIN', retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. figured stock with carved scrolled horn pistolgrip, cheekpiece, engraved steel heel and toe plates, fore-end with integrated grip catch and horn finial, weight 7lb. 12oz.
Provenance: Research would indicate that the crest on the toplever could be that of Frederick III of Prussia
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Estimate £800-1,200 € 888-1,332
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act