Lot 1143 Detail
10 Gauge J. P. Gemmer Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun
Serial no. 11219. 10 gauge. Shortened 26 1/2-inch Laminated Steel barrels. Smooth
concave rib with doll's head extension and later flip-up sight inset into rib.
Case-hardened Jones' underlever action with bar-action rebounding locks. Action and locks
border engraved with foliate scroll details. Lock engraved: J.P. Gemmer, St. Louis, Mo.
Checkered pistol-grip stock of figured walnut. Steel buttplate. Checkered splinter
fore-end with Deeley-Edge release and horn tip.
Condition: Fine, as partially redone. Barrels show 80-90% browned
finish. Bright bores with some frosting. Action shows silver brown patina with areas of
brown patina. Traces of case colors in protected areas. Refinished stock shows wear to
checkering and handling marks. Tang is proud of wood. Fore-end shows wear, some filling to
checkering and a five-inch long loss to left edge.
Weight: 9 pounds 8 ounces.
Estimate: $3000 - $4000
