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| WONDERFUL Wilhelm. Foerster Konigl, Underlever Hammer Double Rif...
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WONDERFUL Wilhelm. Foerster Konigl, Underlever Hammer Double Rifle, CAL: 9.3X72R, MFG: Later half 19th century, SN: N/A, Underlever Break Action Hammer SxS Rifle, 26 5/8'' barrels, with matted solid rib. Very little is presently known about Wilhelm Frster / Foerster of Berlin who founded his business in 1861. He referred to himself as ''Hofbchsenmacher'' or Gun Maker to the Court. Several of the existing guns with his name attest to this. They are seen with monograms or crests of many prominent individuals. He was a supplier to Royal Court of Carl Von Preussen (1801-1883). Carl was the third son of King Friedrich William III of Prussia. Carls sister Charlotte married Tsar Nicholas I of Russia. Wilhelm Frster certainly cultivated this patronage by the German & Russian Elite. All of his guns show great detail & craftsmanship as demanded by these clients. The checkered, cheeked, & straight grip wood stocks are excellent. They display fantastic grain, with minor scratches & contusions to what appears to be the original finish. Ebony tipped forend. The metal blue finish on the barrels has toned a bit plum & rates 80%. The finely engraved German silver receiver, side panels, hammers & under lever are silver & display fine scroll & detailed hand engraving. Bores are very good. The solid matted rib is engraved ''W. Foester Koniglh: Hofbuchsenm: Berlin'' & holds fixed V rear & silver blade sight. The behind the trigger guard is a scroll carved horn material. Buttstock carries a metal hand engraved buttplate. Sling loops present. An absolutely fabulous hand built double rifle worthy of royalty.* Antique, No FFL REQ - Value: 4000 to 6000
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