MASSIVE WESTTHURINGEN DOUBLE BARREL FLARE GUN, LATE KRIEGSMARINE, WITH WOOD FOREARM.

SN 348. Cal 27mm. Imposing double barrel flare gun with 9″ bbls and wood forearm. Striking combination of black anodized bbl and frame with stainless steel small parts. Top of bbls proofed Eagle and an encircled “4”. Left frame is maker coded “eeu” (Liefergemeinschaft Westthuringen) within a rectangle over the low SN 348. The year “43” and the Kreigsmarine acceptance, Eagle/MIII/3, are also on the left frame, to which is affixed a safety with control markings “Sicher” and “Feuer”. Top of frame is marked with a “L” and “R” for the selector along with the words “Doppel Schuss” (double shot). Smooth wood forearm with forward restraint and checkered wood grips. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Original, 90-95% black anodized finish that has assumed a purplish tone. Noticeable rub marks on top and bottom of each bbl near the muzzle. High point wear and slight thinning with a few scattered dings. Mild staining of the stainless steel small parts. Commensurate handling marks on forend and grips that have age appropriate darkening and bright bores that need cleaning. Perfect manual function. 4-52731 LMA38 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1226

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1226	$2,300.00	MASSIVE WESTTHURINGEN DOUBLE BARREL FLARE GUN, LATE KRIEGSMARINE, WITH WOOD FOREARM. SN 348. Cal 27mm. Imposing double barrel flare gun with 9″ bbls and wood forearm. Striking combination of black anodized bbl and frame with stainless steel small parts. Top of bbls proofed Eagle and an encircled “4”. Left frame is maker coded “eeu” (Liefergemeinschaft Westthuringen) within a rectangle over the low SN 348. The year “43” and the Kreigsmarine acceptance, Eagle/MIII/3, are also on the left frame, to which is affixed a safety with control markings “Sicher” and “Feuer”. Top of frame is marked with a “L” and “R” for the selector along with the words “Doppel Schuss” (double shot). Smooth wood forearm with forward restraint and checkered wood grips. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Original, 90-95% black anodized finish that has assumed a purplish tone. Noticeable rub marks on top and bottom of each bbl near the muzzle. High point wear and slight thinning with a few scattered dings. Mild staining of the stainless steel small parts. Commensurate handling marks on forend and grips that have age appropriate darkening and bright bores that need cleaning. Perfect manual function. 4-52731 LMA38 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1226 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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MASSIVE WESTTHURINGEN DOUBLE BARREL FLARE GUN, LATE KRIEGSMARINE, WITH WOOD FOREARM.