I received this exquisite German double-rifle from my grandfather's collection and would sure appreciate knowing more about the origins from its engravings and markings. Thanks for your help!
L Side Plate: "G. SCHAFER HOFBUCHSENMACHER" Gun maker to the Court
R Side Plate: "IN TUBINGEN" Town in Black Forest area of Germany
( R Barrel underside)
"1903"
Proofmark & crown over "G"=Rifled
Letters? "Jh"
Inverted "B'
(L Barrel underside)
Proofmark & crown over "G"=Rifled
Letter? "K"
(Breech)
Serial No. "22270"
Both "rimmed" bore diameters are .417-.422" which seems to be a .416 caliber. The barrels, however, do not appear to be rechambered and are marked 1903. This is very confusing.
L Side Plate: "G. SCHAFER HOFBUCHSENMACHER" Gun maker to the Court
R Side Plate: "IN TUBINGEN" Town in Black Forest area of Germany
( R Barrel underside)
"1903"
Proofmark & crown over "G"=Rifled
Letters? "Jh"
Inverted "B'
(L Barrel underside)
Proofmark & crown over "G"=Rifled
Letter? "K"
(Breech)
Serial No. "22270"
Both "rimmed" bore diameters are .417-.422" which seems to be a .416 caliber. The barrels, however, do not appear to be rechambered and are marked 1903. This is very confusing.