Product Details
F.W. KESSLER
A 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 18201,
29 5/8in. Krupp-steel nitro barrels with raised matt rib, engraved 'IMPORT. BRDR. LUNDHOLM. OSTERSUND', tubes with decorative engraving at the breech ends and engraved 'F.W. KESSLER. SUHL.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, scroll-back treble-grip action, automatic safety, cocking-indicators, engraved with bold stylised floral motifs on a stippled background, involving game scenes of alighting ducks and browsing rabbits, the makers name engraved in a cartouche, the triggerguard with a roe doe, retaining traces of colour-hardening, 14 3/8in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels and including buttplate carved with a capercaillie, weight 6lb. 2oz.
Estimate £500-700
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.