April 2024 Sealed Bid Auction : Sale S0424 Lot 6589C
IMMAN MEFFERT 16-BORE D.R.P. 7142 LEFAUCHEUX-TYPE FORWARD-FACING ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERLESS SHOTGUN, serial no. 635,

Product Details

* IMMAN MEFFERT 16-BORE 'D.R.P. 7142' LEFAUCHEUX-TYPE FORWARD-FACING ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERLESS SHOTGUN, serial no. 635, circa 1890, 27 3/4in. black powder only damascus barrels, file-cut matt rib, engraved 'IMMAN MEFFERT IN SUHL.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 choke in both;
together with a pair of out of proof 31 1/2in. black powder damascus barrels, horn and steel lefaucheux-type forward facing underlever, fixed integral fore-end, manual horn grip safety, slender fences, cocking indicator studs, engraved 'HUBERTUS-GEWEHR D.R.P. 7142 - 1435', border and acanthus scroll engraving, bright finish, 14 1/4in. figured stock, with cheekpiece, including 1in. buttplate, in a mockadile covered case with provision for both sets of barrels

Other Notes: Please note the 31 1/2in. barrels will only be released cut as per Proof House regulations

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Estimate £200-300

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act