A German double-barrel needle-fire shotgun, Robert system, circa 1850
Side-by-side, smooth-bore Damascus steel barrels, both in 18 mm calibre with bright bores. The receiver elaborately decorated with ornaments and hunting motifs with upward folding action. Decocking lever in front of the double trigger. Smooth halfstock of high-quality burl wood with ornamentally cut iron furniture, professionally restored stock fracture. On the underside an ebony cleaning rod with brass tip. Length 111 cm.
Condition: II +
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Side-by-side, smooth-bore Damascus steel barrels, both in 18 mm calibre with bright bores. The receiver elaborately decorated with ornaments and hunting motifs with upward folding action. Decocking lever in front of the double trigger. Smooth halfstock of high-quality burl wood with ornamentally cut iron furniture, professionally restored stock fracture. On the underside an ebony cleaning rod with brass tip. Length 111 cm.
Condition: II +