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And to be blatantly honest, you ask a German authority on German guns about ole Freddy Adolph and they run for the hills, mum on the subject. No one wants to um address Freddy's louche history, not now or previously, even Petrov. But Freddy did thru his adverts....... But can Freddy be believed on one single item??
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[quote=bushveld]Looking at the butt plate photo gives me a "headache". I am going to rethink the degree of original makers work on this gun and the gun's worth......./quote]
I believe you are searching for the term >>rakish<<<......
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Nice gun as long as you avoid looking at her dairy'air....
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![[Linked Image from thumbs2.imgbox.com]](https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/fe/6b/g4uLboz5_t.jpg) To be honest, I just do not know where Sticky Fringers Freddy got that metal plate but I do recognize his chicken-scratching. There are a few detractors that I think Freddy added himself, but overall it is a quality piece. I cannot remember what the tube length might be? bushveld, come on over to the >>Dark Side<< where we welcome you with open arms...... Serbus, Raimey rse Yes, it is a quality made shotgun, but now that I see more of it's non-original 'adders" it value has decreased unfortunately by thousands to my mind. However, for any of you gun case experts look at the beautifully woven ribbon that is attached to the case under the butt stock. Where does this clue indicate the case was made and when? I would like to see photos of the case exterior. The case looks more British to me now that I can see this ribbon. Regards; Stephen Howell
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Oh I understand now this guy put his personal mark on many of his guns. Kinda reminds me of what tribes around the world would do to their guns. Wish they wouldn’t do that! ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/asGtk3d.png) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/XUq4weM.png) Bedazzled! Maybe it was in style back then?
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I just added about ten more detail shots of the stock and case. More fodder for the lively discourse. Time has been less kind to the exterior of the leather case. The handle attachment has decayed but the straps are intact and the overall sturdiness of the case seems solid.
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Last edited by TDH; 11/07/22 04:35 PM.
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Here I am with some delay. To be honest, I was not aware of Fred Adolph until now, but it is undoubtedly a very nice Suhl shotgun. The engraving is excellent, unfortunately even Hendrik Frühauf can not say who was the creator.
The value, as everyone here knows, is measured by how much someone is willing to pay for it. My estimate is that the shotgun could bring about 3000 € (+-) in Germany. The problem here might also be the lack of awareness of Fred Adolph in Germany.
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@bushveld
Don't worry, Stephen! Even Germans have problems with my name from time to time...
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I'd think being a 20 gauge in the condition it appears to be in it would sell well over 3 grande...maybe knocking on 5 grande.
Do I hear 6 grande ?
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