UNUSUAL E. BLANCKE HAMMERLESS TRANSITIONAL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

UNUSUAL E. BLANCKE HAMMERLESS TRANSITIONAL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. SN NSN. 16 ga. This Germanic shotgun represents an interesting transition from needle fire to traditional central fire shotguns. 31-1/2″ fine Damascus barrels choked CYL/CYL with raised and tapered concave game rib with “E. BLANCKE in NAUMBURG A/S” inlaid in gold on the top surface of the rib and gold bands at the breeches. Forend underlever opens action by committing bbls forward. Rounded receiver body engraved with game scene vignettes of hare on the left side, fox on the right side, and deer across the top portion of the action back all encased in pleasing intermediate scroll work, extractors, and dbl triggers. Firing pins protrude through the rear of the action body when cocked. Safety mechanism is located on the trigger plate forward of the guard bow. Mounted in beautiful feather crotch European walnut with checkered splinter-type forend and straight hand stock with carved shadow line cheek piece. The trigger guard is ornately constructed and engraved with the tang portion made of carved horn as is the opening lever located below the forend. Gun has provisions for a sling. 13-5/8″ to a plain dark ebony butt plate. Drop at heel 2-1/8″, drop at comb 1-1/4″. Bore diameter Left-.667″ , Right-.667. Choke restriction Left-.000″, Right-.000″. Wall thickness Left-.046″, Right-.030″. Weight 6 lbs. 9.6 ozs. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of their etched Damascus finish with some thinning at the muzzles and occasional light to moderate pitting. Receiver and bottom metal finish is thinning with some patina mixed in with scattered age pits. Wood is structurally sound with numerous small finish dings and scratches retaining 85% of the orig varnish. Several small shallow worm holes in the butt stock and forend. Mechanically sound, bores are good with right tube showing some moderate pitting. 4-32633 JWD22 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	3260	$6,325.00	UNUSUAL E. BLANCKE HAMMERLESS TRANSITIONAL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. SN NSN. 16 ga. This Germanic shotgun represents an interesting transition from needle fire to traditional central fire shotguns. 31-1/2″ fine Damascus barrels choked CYL/CYL with raised and tapered concave game rib with “E. BLANCKE in NAUMBURG A/S” inlaid in gold on the top surface of the rib and gold bands at the breeches. Forend underlever opens action by committing bbls forward. Rounded receiver body engraved with game scene vignettes of hare on the left side, fox on the right side, and deer across the top portion of the action back all encased in pleasing intermediate scroll work, extractors, and dbl triggers. Firing pins protrude through the rear of the action body when cocked. Safety mechanism is located on the trigger plate forward of the guard bow. Mounted in beautiful feather crotch European walnut with checkered splinter-type forend and straight hand stock with carved shadow line cheek piece. The trigger guard is ornately constructed and engraved with the tang portion made of carved horn as is the opening lever located below the forend. Gun has provisions for a sling. 13-5/8″ to a plain dark ebony butt plate. Drop at heel 2-1/8″, drop at comb 1-1/4″. Bore diameter Left-.667″ , Right-.667. Choke restriction Left-.000″, Right-.000″. Wall thickness Left-.046″, Right-.030″. Weight 6 lbs. 9.6 ozs. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of their etched Damascus finish with some thinning at the muzzles and occasional light to moderate pitting. Receiver and bottom metal finish is thinning with some patina mixed in with scattered age pits. Wood is structurally sound with numerous small finish dings and scratches retaining 85% of the orig varnish. Several small shallow worm holes in the butt stock and forend. Mechanically sound, bores are good with right tube showing some moderate pitting. 4-32633 JWD22 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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