April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/12/2023
Circa 1885. Fine antique black powder German double hammer rifle with solid 24 - 3/4" ribbed barrels. Barrels with extractors and solid machined tapered rib with front blade sight and doll's head rib extension. Rib reads "MILLER & VAL GREISS MUNCHEN". Bottom rib with loop for sling. Bottom of barrels read "8725" and "17374". Caliber is believed to be 10.5x47R. No visible proof marks. Double hammered action with faded case colored receiver, engraved with light scrolls, fitted with double triggers, rear sight, and rare pull-up peep sight at location of top lever. European stock with straight grip, cheekpiece, loop for sling, and is finished by a steel butt plate with trap door. Trigger guard with light scroll engraving and connected to a fancy decorative horn bottom strap. Checkered forend with cross pin and horn/steel engraved lever barrel release. Rifle lives in its wooden custom case with vintage and spent black powder ammo. CONDITION: Good. Barrels with lightly faded black. Rib with evidence of work. Bores are good. Action and triggers appear to be sound. Stock and forend are good. Case is also good. Interesting piece. CP
Item Dimensions: Case: 28" x 10 " x 3 - 1/2"