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C1870 German J.J. Reeb In Bonn 16 Bore Pin Fire Obsolete Calibre, Double Damascus Barrelled, Under Rotary Lever Break Action Breach Loading Shotgun. A 1113 - A 1113 Johann Jakob Reeb (1843-1924) started his business in 1870 at Josephstrasse 49 in Bonn, taking over the business of Ewqld Becher. In 1872 he was located at Dreieck 6 in Bonn and in 1877 added an additional workshop and major retail business with guns and accessories in 1877. In 1883 he moved to Munsterplatz 17 and is listed as Hofbuchenmacher since 1887 and as a gun manufacturer. Reeb outfitted two expeditions for the Africa explorer Schilling. He retired from the business in 1909. This is a nice pin fire obsolete calibre double barrel shotgun by J.J. Reeb In Bonn. It has an under lever rotary break action and original Walnut furniture. The shotgun with double 31”, Damascus steel barrels set side by side, has double Dolphin hammers & double triggers. It measures 46 ½” overall. The barrel’s smooth bores have just light staining consistent with age. The barrel rib has a brass bead fore sight and the underside of the rotary lever and inside of the action are marked ‘16’ (bore). The inside of the action also has small proof inspection marks (illustrated). The barrel rib has the maker’s name in gilt ‘J.J. Reeb In Bonn’. The gun is fitted with later addition sling swivels. The action, lever, trigger guard with extended tang and butt plate tang have ornate foliate engraved decoration. The break action, cocking and firing actions of the weapon work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique pin fire shotgun no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. A 1113
£675.00
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