#5 • Antique German SXS, 16Gauge Shotgun

Part of Douglass Hills Downsizing Auction (timed auction by Wardlow Auctions)

High bid $325.00

Status: Sold

Category: Firearms

Antique A. Loesche Hofbuchsenmaker Magdeburg, SXS double-barrel shotgun (believed to be pre-WWII German), in 16-gauge with a 28.5" barrel marked 'Special Stahl" (meaning a high quality special steel), with diamond-shaped checkering on the pistol grip and forend metal, in very good condition with no evidence of rust or pitting. Stock shows nicks commensurate with age, with a 3/4" chunk of wood stock missing from the underside adjacent to the butt plate. The rubber butt plate is marked J.C. Higgins, and the sling swivels attached to barrel and stock. Serial number: 122044. (Available at Ops Supply for inspection). Location: Ops Supply This item is included in an auto-extend bidding group. Any bid placed in the final minutes will extend the closing time for the entire group until no further bids are received.