What did I buy? Teschner sxs. Update with pics.
Stopped by to see a buddy the other day and another acquaintance was on his way out with a really strange double barrel hammerless sxs shotgun. I only got to see it for about 30 seconds and he did not know much about it. I think the manufacturer name was Cechner Teschner of Frankfort, Germany but I may be completely screwing up the name. 3 things caught my eye on this:
#1) Lots of engraving, seemed like quality engraving but I probably wouldn't know better if it wasn't.
#2)Had a lever under the fore end that worked the action open. Slide the lever to about 90 degrees and the barrels slide forward and tilted up. As neat as the action was what was neater is how absolutely smooth it operated. Was a true mechanical marvel!
#3) Had a custom carved, from some sort of horn, trigger guard and the lever that worked the action was also carved from horn.
Was about the neatest sxs I have seen, the guy who owns it didn't know anything about it and was in a hurry. I can't stop thinking about it. Anyone know what I saw? Sorry no pics, I need to remember that I have a camera in my phone so I can just take snaps of stuff like this when it comes through. Thanks in advance.
OK because I can't stop thinking about it [:D]I keep digging and found this:
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This (link above)is the same shotgun (basically) but mine is not a triple barrel (I assume that makes it a "drilling"?)the info if accurate pretty much tells me everything I need to know.
UPDATE: OK maybe not everything, looks like I now have an opportunity to buy this shotgun. Can't find any values in the Blue Book and no past sales on the auction side to reference, I know know one can tell me what it is worth without pics but maybe let me know do these bring more or less than your typical 100+ year hammerless old sxs shotgun? Thanks again for the thoughts.
Update with pics; found 1893 on the barrel and under the barrel also is stamped 1893 and cal 1. The stock has been damaged and poorly repaired on the back top corner, each side on top near the receiver is chipped. Seems like it will clean up very nice.
It is no longer an acquaintance's shot gun, now it is mine.[8D]
Thanks guys, I have no intentions of shooting it, plenty of modern shotguns in this house to shoot. Not sure the ammo is even available for this thing any more; being cal 1 is a proprietary 12 gauge apparently different in dimension to our modern 12 gauge.
Pics:
#1) Lots of engraving, seemed like quality engraving but I probably wouldn't know better if it wasn't.
#2)Had a lever under the fore end that worked the action open. Slide the lever to about 90 degrees and the barrels slide forward and tilted up. As neat as the action was what was neater is how absolutely smooth it operated. Was a true mechanical marvel!
#3) Had a custom carved, from some sort of horn, trigger guard and the lever that worked the action was also carved from horn.
Was about the neatest sxs I have seen, the guy who owns it didn't know anything about it and was in a hurry. I can't stop thinking about it. Anyone know what I saw? Sorry no pics, I need to remember that I have a camera in my phone so I can just take snaps of stuff like this when it comes through. Thanks in advance.
OK because I can't stop thinking about it [:D]I keep digging and found this:
{Elsewhere}
This (link above)is the same shotgun (basically) but mine is not a triple barrel (I assume that makes it a "drilling"?)the info if accurate pretty much tells me everything I need to know.
UPDATE: OK maybe not everything, looks like I now have an opportunity to buy this shotgun. Can't find any values in the Blue Book and no past sales on the auction side to reference, I know know one can tell me what it is worth without pics but maybe let me know do these bring more or less than your typical 100+ year hammerless old sxs shotgun? Thanks again for the thoughts.
Update with pics; found 1893 on the barrel and under the barrel also is stamped 1893 and cal 1. The stock has been damaged and poorly repaired on the back top corner, each side on top near the receiver is chipped. Seems like it will clean up very nice.
It is no longer an acquaintance's shot gun, now it is mine.[8D]
Thanks guys, I have no intentions of shooting it, plenty of modern shotguns in this house to shoot. Not sure the ammo is even available for this thing any more; being cal 1 is a proprietary 12 gauge apparently different in dimension to our modern 12 gauge.
Pics:
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Do a Google search of combination of these names and you should find your answers.
Wilhelm Collath Firma G. Teschner & Co., Frankfurt a. Oder0 -
That was most likely a very beautiful shotgun in it's day, but should be destined only for decoration now. I will repeat that in laymans terms...DO NOT SHOOT IT. It appears that it has Damascus twist barrels on it, and as such, would be unsafe to shoot with modern loads. It is still a beautiful old wall hanger.
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If it doesn't have any German proof marks it was made prior to 1891, when their proof law went into effect.
I agree with TSR because of the age, ( 119+ years ), and condition it should be considered a wall hanger/conversation piece.0 -
Agree with TSR, it has Damascus barrels and is a bit "off the face" too (gap between barrels and breech.) A novelty item, not a shooter. 0 -
Jeepflexin,
Congratulations on your purchase!
This is a good example of 19th Century German craftsmanship. As you state, it will be a great project for cleanup and slight repairs. It will display beautifully in your home.
The trigger guard and underlever make it slightly unique for the U.S. market.
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