EXTRAORDINARY IF NOT UNIQUE SIX BARRELED PIN FIRE RIFLE BY RUDOLF STANGE IN DEMMIN (GERMANY) CIRCA 1850.

EXTRAORDINARY IF NOT UNIQUE SIX BARRELED PIN FIRE RIFLE BY RUDOLF STANGE IN DEMMIN (GERMANY) CIRCA 1850. SN NSN. This completely unique and extraordinary rifle features conventional double locks with plain line engraving, pin fire hammers with plain line engraving and checkered thumb piece. The massive mono block bbls have three chambers on each side which would appear to accept a unique type of cartridge containing three rounds as the pin will only strike the top cartridge. Bbls are beautifully made with under lever. Action is plain but functional, trigger guard is of steel with a horn extension. Plain steel buttplate. Forend secured with a large wedge. Rifle has swing swivels though it must have been painful to have such a massive rifle on your shoulder. Sighting flap has notch for rear sight (missing) and rudimentary front sight. This massive and unique weapon must appeal to anyone collection firearms curiousa. Rudolf Stange is unlisted and this may be a unique weapon conceived of, designed, and made by him. An opportunity to own a one of a kind conversation piece, or in the words of the late great Norman Flayderman, “A showstopper!” CONDITION: Bbls are crisp retaining much orig finish though dull. Locks are gray, action is turned brown but no pitting. Half stock and figured forend are crisp retaining considerable orig finish. 4-49301 MRZ88 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2548	$8,625.00	EXTRAORDINARY IF NOT UNIQUE SIX BARRELED PIN FIRE RIFLE BY RUDOLF STANGE IN DEMMIN (GERMANY) CIRCA 1850. SN NSN. This completely unique and extraordinary rifle features conventional double locks with plain line engraving, pin fire hammers with plain line engraving and checkered thumb piece. The massive mono block bbls have three chambers on each side which would appear to accept a unique type of cartridge containing three rounds as the pin will only strike the top cartridge. Bbls are beautifully made with under lever. Action is plain but functional, trigger guard is of steel with a horn extension. Plain steel buttplate. Forend secured with a large wedge. Rifle has swing swivels though it must have been painful to have such a massive rifle on your shoulder. Sighting flap has notch for rear sight (missing) and rudimentary front sight. This massive and unique weapon must appeal to anyone collection firearms curiousa. Rudolf Stange is unlisted and this may be a unique weapon conceived of, designed, and made by him. An opportunity to own a one of a kind conversation piece, or in the words of the late great Norman Flayderman, “A showstopper!” CONDITION: Bbls are crisp retaining much orig finish though dull. Locks are gray, action is turned brown but no pitting. Half stock and figured forend are crisp retaining considerable orig finish. 4-49301 MRZ88 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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