(C) AUGUST SCHULER OVER UNDER HERKULES SHOTGUN.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2025

Manufactured in 1924 per proof mark date codes. Features include ivory bead front and mid sights on matted and vented rib, double triggers, extractors, automatic safety, checkered forearm, checkered Prince of Wales stock with cheekpiece, composite grip cap, and red Pachmayr Old English recoil pad. Receiver is engraved with tight German scrollwork and relief engraved floral vignettes near fences. The gun has a unique locking mechanism, having a variation on the crossbolt with two bites called “HERKULES” by the maker. These are in addition to the two underbites giving this gun four bites! CONDITION: Very good, retaining a significant majority of a period added blue finish with scattered light handling marks. Action is mostly a gray patina with a protective coating of a thick varnish added. Forearm has a repaired crack on left side and a bulge on the underside near release. Stock has been sanded with finish added and some handling marks throughout, but no major cracks or repairs. Mechanically fine. Bores are bright and smooth.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

32 - 1/2"

Chamber

2 - 3/4"

Choke

(O) Full (U) Full

Drop at Comb

1 - 1/2"

Drop at Heel

FFL Status