Lot 0134
An Exceptional American drilling hunting combination percussion rifle/shotgun
Estimate: 5000-7000€

An Exceptional American drilling hunting combination percussion rifle/shotgun. Two rifled barrels and one shotgun, what is a rare variation. Made by US gunsmith Solomon Silknitter, only a handfull of this gunsmith guns are known. One of a kind firearms, this gun was presented to A.B. Hall in 1878, already after the gunsmith’s death. Beautiful wood pattern on the stock. Silver incrustation in the form of the eagle with the owner’s name, the owner’s monogram is also present on the patchbox.
Condition is fine, mechanics are mostly working but should be checked by a gunsmith because there is some hammer play. Both loading stocks are present.
Total length: 117 cm. Dimensions of a barrel: 77.5 cm. Two different calibers.
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Starting price: 3500€
Estimate: 5000-7000€

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