Lot 1556 Detail
16 Gauge by 9.3x72R Unmarked German Boxlock Drilling
Serial no. 476. 16 x 16 gauge by 9.3x72R. 27-inch barrels with matted flat rib with
automatic rising rear sight. Case-hardened sculpted and scalloped action with 80% coverage
of fine foliate scroll and geometric designs. Greener-style cross bolt. Extractor.
Adjustable front set-trigger. Cocking indicators. Rifle barrel selector on tang.
Greener-style side safety. Side clips. Finely checkered pistolgrip stock of slightly
figured walnut. Horn grip cap and buttplate. Cheekpiece. Cartridge trap with hinged lid in
butt. Finely checkered splinter fore-end with Deeley-style release.
Condition: Very Good, as partially redone. Barrels show 70-80% brown
patina. Bright shotgun bores. Rifle barrel shows worn rifling with pitting. Action and
furniture show a silver-brown patina. Refinished wood shows handling marks and the stock a
deep nick. Refreshed checkering.
Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bore: 0.664/0.665-inches. Chokes: 0.008/0.023-inches (Improved
cylinder/Improved Modified). Chambers: 2 3/4-inches. Proof: German, Nitro, 16, 16, 8.8mm
72, 5/20. (Note: Barrels are out of proof due to lengthened chambers.) Minimum Wall
Thickness: 0.022-inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 13 7/8-inches. Drop at comb: 1
1/2-inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/2-inches. Cast: None. Weight: 7 pounds, 4 ounces.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
