GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
HUGE 2 BORE F. JACOB BARTELS WATERFOWLING SHOTGUN. BARTELS WATERFOWLER 8886 2 Cal. 2 ga.? Approx 1.16 Bore diameter, 1.082 Muzzle diameter. 1.190 Shell base diameter. This exceptionally large, well made gun has 39" steel bbls with concave game rib, which are engraved "Fried. Jac. Bartels." and "Weisbaden." on tops. Bbl flats (locking lug) are stamped "8886" and "15 Gr P85 Gr BI". Bottoms of bbls are stamped with German imperial proofs post 1891. Sling loop is screwed and soldered to bottom rib. Massive, blued steel, Collath type tip down action with large left pivoting locking lever with checkered grasping piece, and pin type cocking indicators, has border engraving with some minor flourishes of scroll. Front projection of action is engraved "No. 8886". This number is also stamped near pivot point. Scrolled steel trigger guard attaches to trigger plate at two points, and is basket-weave engraved. Plain European walnut semi pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over Silver type pad and 2-1/2" cast iron extension. Stock features nicely cut checkering with broad mullered borders at grip, and double line borders on forepiece. Stock also features large right hand cheekpiece and has sling loop on toe line. Drop at heel: 2-5/16", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 26 lbs. 14 oz, LOP 14-1/4". CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of an older re-blue, over some light pitting, as does action. Stock appears to have most of its orig finish. Pad has crystallized and deteriorated. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. There is a 3" crease and some dents on top of left bbl. 51393-8 MGM60 (6,000-10,000)