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ANTIQUE FIREARMS AND WEAPONS FROM THE ESTATE OF ADAM GOETZ (d. 1971)

Sun, Jun 11, 2023 12:00PM EDT - Sun, Jun 25, 2023 04:00PM EDT
Lot 29

Chicago Long Range Wonder 12 gauge Shotgun

Estimate: $50 - $100

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$200 $25
$1,000 $50
$3,000 $100
A "Chicago Long Range Wonder" double barreled hammerless shotgun made for Sears, Roebuck & Company, serial number 12679, in 12 gauge, with damascus barrels. It was manufactured by the Alexander Fryberg & Sons Company about 1900. The gun is very plain, with no decoration whatsoever other than checkering on the wrist and forend. The right hand barrel is marked "Genuine Laminated Steel," while the left hand barrel is marked "Chicago Long Range Wonder." The hard plastic butt plate has a spread-winged eagle and "A.F. & Sons & Co." Size: 45 inches long overall, with 30 inch barrels. There is a safety on the tang behind the opening lever. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $65.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Condition

The gun is quite dirty, and is not currently functional, as the safety is frozen in the on position. The general fit of the gun is not very good. The finish of the gun is rough in places. The wood is very dark, with a number of minor scratches and marks.The damascus pattern is very nice and quite clear. The barrels are very good. This is currently a non-firing gun.