S#: 25238 | 27-3/8" Barrels | Pre-1912 C&R German three-barrel drilling retailed/made for Königl. Bayer. Hofgewehrfabrik von Carl Stiegele, München. Matching serial number 25238 is found on the receiver, barrel assembly, and forend. Features two 16 GA shotgun barrels over a 9.3x72R rifle barrel, Krupp Prima steel barrels, external hammers, side-lever action, double triggers, finely checkered walnut stock and forend, horn trigger guard, sling swivels, and flip-up rifle rear sight graduated 80–120. Barrel flats and underside retain numerous period German proof and bore markings, including the early 118/35 marking. Rib marked “KÖNIGL. BAYR. HOFGEWEHRFABRIK VON CARL STIEGELE, MÜNCHEN.” Buttstock incorporates a cartridge compartment with numbered trapdoor, containing one vintage RWS 9.3x72R cartridge. Attractive period sporting drilling with quality German workmanship and extensive original features |||| CONDITION: Very good. Metal surfaces have aged to an even gray/brown patina with scattered oxidation, freckling, handling marks, and finish loss consistent with age. Walnut stock and forend remain solid and attractive with scattered scratches, dings, and handling wear; checkering remains visible. Horn trigger guard is exceptionally well preserved with no obvious major damage. Action appears to function properly with both external hammers cocking and releasing. Shotgun bores show some scattered pitting. Rifle bore shows good rifling with dark grooves ||||| CLASS: C&R