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| < 16ga. Guns ~ German Hammergun - 16 gauge of course |
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Sun Dec 24, 2006 5:23 pm
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Joined: 03 Jul 2005
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Location: Amarillo, Texas
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Imman. Meffert - Suhl, hammergun, 16 gauge, 30-1/2" damascus barrels choked 10 and 22 thousandts, 2-1/2" chambers, 28/1000th min wall thickness, 6lbs-5oz, steel buttplate, double triggers, toplever, double Purdey Underbite, 14-1/4 x 1-3/8 x 2-7/8.
It is in very good condition, some light pitting on the breech walls and some light pitting in the barrels. I believe it has all of the original finishes.
I wanted to shoot a pheasant with it but I was unable to hit one with it - cocking the hammers after a Rooster flushes is difficult at best. The dogs never pointed one while I was hunting with it.
Joe/Flintsteel took these pictures for me. He is amazing with the ecamera and computer.
If you click the pictures they get bigger.
Be sure to enlarge this one!
In a previous life I was the model for this hunter - I recognize the legs. This is on the trigger guard:
I think this is the best picture I have ever seen of damascus barrels - Joe is good with that camera. If you enlarge it you can see the original striking marks:
If you enlarge the picture you can see two guys in a row boat - one rowing and one shooting:
Here is a photobucket link with more pictures of the gun - please feel free to browse.
http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l274/AmarilloMike/16ga%20Imman%20Meffert%20Hammer%20Gun/?start=0
Thanks!
Mike |
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Sun Dec 24, 2006 6:10 pm
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Location: Parker,CO,US
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Wow, what a beautiful gun, Mike!! Those damascus barrels are beautiful. And kudos to your buddy for the great pictures. 
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Sun Dec 24, 2006 6:23 pm
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Location: Hoosier state
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Now I have to wipe the drool off the keyboard!
Beautiful gun with wonderful detailed pics!
Enjoy and Merry Christmas!!
Jeff |
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Sun Dec 24, 2006 7:58 pm
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Sun Dec 24, 2006 8:52 pm
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Mon Dec 25, 2006 6:20 pm
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Location: Texas Panhandle
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Thank you for posting these and the link to even more...
good hunting
rayb |
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Wed Dec 27, 2006 6:26 pm
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| I just don't know who I'm more jealous of... the guns latest caretaker or the skilled photographer. either way, good luck and I hope she gives you many years of quality service. |
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Wed Dec 27, 2006 6:57 pm
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Location: Wisconsin
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Spectacular! I know what you mean about the hammers. I have SEVERELY strained my trigger finger trying to shoot before getting the hammers cocked!
Roy |
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Wed Dec 27, 2006 10:07 pm
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Joined: 03 Jul 2005
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Location: Amarillo, Texas
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Thanks for admiring my new gun.
I managed to bag a Bob with it today - kinda cool.
Thanks
Mike |
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