HUGE 2 BORE F. JACOB BARTELS WATERFOWLING SHOTGUN.

HUGE 2 BORE F. JACOB BARTELS WATERFOWLING SHOTGUN. SN 8886. 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 are some dents on top of left bbl. I’d like to say this huge gun points like a dream, but instead, it’s more like a huge crowbar. Actually it’s not bad, if you balance the action in your left palm. 4-46198 MGM31 (5,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2405	$10,350.00	HUGE 2 BORE F. JACOB BARTELS WATERFOWLING SHOTGUN. SN 8886. 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 are some dents on top of left bbl. I’d like to say this huge gun points like a dream, but instead, it’s more like a huge crowbar. Actually it’s not bad, if you balance the action in your left palm. 4-46198 MGM31 (5,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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