^Lot 3156 1920'S A. CESINGER OF BREMEN, GERMANY ENGRAVED

DRILLED. Cal. 16 Ga. / 8x57 Mauser. S# 2260. The 26 7/8" bbls. have "9.24" Aug. 1924 German proofs. Matted rib has blade front & pop-up rear sight. Case colored receiver with generous cover of floral scroll engraving highlighting doe & roebuck on left side, setter & pigeon on right side. Action features side clips, horn triggerguard, dbl. triggers, cocking indicators, Greener safety, top tang safety, crossbolt & extractors. Point pattern checkered walnut stock set. Splinter forearm has Deeley release. Pistol grip buttstock has sculpted horn grip cap, horn buttplate & engraved toeline cartridge trap plate. Brown leather sling on swivels. CONDITION: over 60% original blue with scratches & wear. Receiver has good appearance with vivid case colors in protected areas. Wood has good appearance with numerous handling marks & wear to checkering. Shiny shotgun bores & worn rifling with fouling. (26-994/MD). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.