DESCRIPTION:
SEE SPECIAL SHIPPING NOTE at end of description (NO IN-HOUSE SHIPPING). Antique long guns - Charles Daly of New York, NY, Sidelever Double Hammer Drilling by J. P. Sauer & Sohn of Suhl, Prussia, circa 1880, 12 gauge x .32-40 caliber, steel trigger guard with lightly engraved details, serial number engraved behind trigger guard, action/lock plates and hammer are a dull gray with hand engraved embellishments, each side signed "Charles Daly," tang with engraved embellishments and flush set flip top peep sight, European walnut stock with worn checkering, retains what appears to be the original monogrammed hard rubber/gutta percha butt plate, 29-1/4 inch round triple fine Damascus barrel aged a pleasing plum brown color, top barrel flat marked "FINE DAMASCUS" with the underside littered with Prussian proof marks, s#29385. The US importer Charles Daly was a partnership between himself, August Schoverling, and Joseph Gales, briefly they traded under the Schoverling, Daly, and Gales moniker but quickly decided to use the aforementioned Charles Daly. They specialized in importing rifles and shotguns primarily from Suhl in then Prussia but also imported from England and Belgium. The various brands they imported under the Charles Daly name included Heym, Shiller, H. A. Lindner, Sauer, J&W Tolley, Newman and Lefever arms. Drillings measures 45.5 inches in length and weighs approximately 10 pounds; includes soft protective case. NOTE: No in-house shipping available. Arranging shipping of this property is the responsibility of the buyer. Buyer may work with any independent shipper or Jones & Horan can recommend one. Buyer will need to complete the Authorized Release Form found on Jones & Horan's website. Property will remain at Jones & Horan until picked up by the buyer or someone authorized by the buyer.
CONDITION:
Action functions for the right shotgun barrel and the switch over to operate the bottom rifle barrel however the left hammer will not lock in place; fine overall cosmetic condition, bright fine bore and rifled barrel with hardly any oxidation, metal surfaces have aged a patchy dull gray to silver, small dings and fine scratches are scattered about the barrel and sides, excellent rear flip sight, stock with worn checkering smooth and without definition in some areas as well as numerous dings and scrapes; excellent trigger guard. Items in this firearm collection are written up to the best of our knowledge. It is up to bidders to make final determination as to value. Any additional information that is shared with us will be passed along to the public by updating our descriptions; in person preview is recommended. NOTE: Please see description regarding shipping, as no in-house shipping is available on this lot.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$1400
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