[DerekS.]

Its a triple barrell double barrel 16 gauge over a large caliber rifle i beleive it to be a 8mm, the fore hand stock has quick lever removal with a stamp of 835 under it,several proof stamps under it, 55835, a crown and a kmg stamp, on the barrel it has Nitro stamp on shotgun barrel, On the top of opposite barrel (r) it has JMMAN MEFFERT and a flussstahl krupplssen on it , has FINE engravings of ducks on either side of gun, double trigger, a switch operated flip up site (non adjustable)and 55835 printed behind trigger guard. The shotgun barrel switch is located left side of gun the stock is highly custom since all the switches etc are located in it has a nice cheekpad. . its neat Ill enclose some pics but i dont think my camerman skills do this justice.... ne one know what a gun like this might be worth?

 

[DerekS.]

for some reason i cant post pics neone interested hollar at me ill email em to ya

 

[John Stiles]

for some reason i cant post pics neone interested hollar at me ill email em to ya

That's because usually new members hafta have 15 posts....mail them to me and I'll post them for ya: [email protected]

 

[DerekS.]

thanks sir ill get to work on that 15 post gig

 

[John Stiles]

thanks sir ill get to work on that 15 post gig

You know how to do it??:fit:

 

[Mr. Chitlin]

A gun with double shotgun barrels over and a rifle barrel over is called a drilling. I wouldn't even have any idea as to the worth, but from what I have seen in the past, they bring pretty good $$.

Here's a little info on drillings... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combination_gun

 

[DerekS.]

yeh i believe this is a drilling was wondering if it was pre 1900 and est. value... this thing is super sharp for a gun its age...

 

[Mr. Chitlin]

You'll have to find someone more experienced than me on the value of it for sure!!

 

[DerekS.]

thats why im here thanks for the input though

 

[popgun]

http://www.auctionarms.com/closed/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=7650913.0

Usually a Drilling will sell at a pretty good price. Many in the five figure range. The above example recently sold for a little over $1400.
Most are of European origin.

....popgun

 

[John Stiles]

Here's the two pics Derek sent me to post!

 

[John Stiles]

Pretty cool lookin!:up:

 

[bett_lou]

That's a neat gun. Where's Flint, he probably could tell you something about the value.

 

[flintknapper]

Flint's just getting his power back on... It's good to be back! :clap:

We had a drilling at our little gun shop years ago, not as "old" looking as this one. I believe it sold for about $800.00, but that figure was established more by the trading dad did to get it, not by any book value.

Everything I've read about these things is consistent with what's already been said. They're almost always European, and usually "high end" with premium stocks and nice engraving. The one we had was two .28 gage barrels over a 7 X 57? rifle barrel, sheesh, that was years ago. Anyway the odd gage/caliber held it back from bringing what it was probably worth, our clientele was mostly local deer hunters. I'll try to do some digging and find out some more...

Meanwhile, more pictures would certainly help! :biggrin:

 

[JR]

That is certainly an interesting piece. I've never seen or heard of anything like that until now. Thanks for sharing with us.

 

[DerekS.]

ill get my post up to 15 soon and post some more pics. I think its gonna be for sale if i can get an accurate appraisal value on it..

 

[flintknapper]

Of course you realize, Derek, that the $800.00 I mentioned was a long time ago on a completely different drilling... I'm thinking your mileage will be significantly better. I just haven't found anything yet to guide me, but I'm still looking. Them things are sorta scarce in these parts!

 

[DerekS.]

i have some more pics flint if you let me have your email ill send some more to you..

 

[John Stiles]

i have some more pics flint if you let me have your email ill send some more to you..

Don't you have 15 posts yet??:biggrin:

 

[flintknapper]

Derek, just click on my username anywhere you see it and send me a private message witht he pictures, and I'll gladly post 'em up for you.