Fine Modern & Antique Guns - June 2013 : Sale A1072 Lot 934
K. STEINER, KARLSTHAL A FINE 28-BORE PINFIRE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN OF EXHIBITION GRADE, no visible serial number,

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K. STEINER, KARLSTHAL
A FINE 28-BORE PINFIRE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN OF EXHIBITION GRADE, no visible serial number,
circa 1865, with etched 29 1/4in. damascus barrels, bead fore-sight, standing breech with pin-guards, full engraved long top-tang featuring a standing stag surrounded by a gold inlayed borderline, gold inlaid initials 'FD' to centre of tang, carved and shaped back-action isolated locks signed in gold 'K. STEINER' on the right and 'KARLSTHAL' on the left hand side, the locks further embellished with chisel engraved foliage accented in gold and scenes of dogs chasing deer and foxes, gamescene engraved Lefaucheax action, highly figured walnut straight-hand butt-stock carved and chequered at the wrist, engraved heel-plate, horn grip-piece applied to lower tang, engraved scrolled trigger-guard bow, walnut splinter fore-end and horn covered Lefaucheax patent swing under-lever

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Estimate £2,000-3,000