Antique Shotgun #103 - 148 year old work of art!

Antique Suhl German “TH. BIND. WALSDORF” 16 GA. Side-by-side Underlever Backlock Gentleman's Shotgun

Lot Number: 103

S#: NSN | 31.5" Damascus Barrels (springloaded in 16 GA. strikers) | 16 GA. | 13.5" LOP | Manf. Circa 1876 | Country of origin: Germany (Prussia) | SUHL Proof marks | “Th. Bind. Walsdorf.” in silver inlay on top rib | Horn butt plate and front lever; carved stock; adjustable trigger; sling swivels; push-button (Anson release) forearm; back lock; spring loaded strikers; custom gun; A gentleman's shotgun; Special gun |||| CONDITION: Very good. 98% blue finish on lock plates with dark matte gray/blue finish on barrels and receiver. Hint of Damascus swirl pattern undertone. Silver overlay on lettering and at the breech. Excellent wood stock with beautiful deer-rabbit hybrid and acorn/leaf. Beautiful micro-checkering. Wood is absolutely magnificent. Seems to mechanically function with extremely tight hammers and lockup. Horn lever is in good and solid condition with a few scratches. Excellent horn butt plate. Bores show expected pitting and a few dings on the inside. See photos for more representative description.