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Saw a nice small frame 16ga today. Krupp Fluss-Stahl Essen barrels. German proofs. Think it has 6/31 or something like this on the barrels. Looks like prewar.
It has W. Uhlig marked on it. Never heard of this. Any ideas? I will try to get more info tomorrow, but thought I might jog a memory tonight.
Nice points - wonderful feel, smaller frame, barrel length (27 5/8 give or take a 1/16")
Not so nice - a little movement when I checked it for looseness (not much but it does move some) and there is a ding in the right barrel - looks repairable.
Now - ballpark idea on putting it back on face and ding repair???? Might be able to get it for about $400 because I noted the looseness, but was looking for advice on this since I have never had one loose before.
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Duke
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The ding, if minor shouldn't cost more than $50-60. Back on face might be a deal breaker, it depends on what needs to be done, but $400 is a good price. 6/31 is June 1931. What length are the chambers? If they're 2-3/4" the gun should be stamped 70mm. No stamp they should be 2-1/2"
I have similar small framed 16, weighs around 5-10. Nice little guns.
It all depends on the reason it's loose, perhaps all it needs is a good cleaning. But at that price, if the barrels are sound and the wood is too I'd go for it. Probably game scene engraved?
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Actually, it is nicely engraved without any game scenes. I will try to photograph this if possible.
I just loved the way it came up to shoulder. I did not have a chamber gauge with me and I did not see 16-70 nor 16-65 marked on barrels.
It has sideclips and crossbolt and extractors
Thanks.
Duke
Last edited by Randy Duke; 11/05/06 01:10 AM.
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If you don't see any chamber marking then it should be 2-1/2 or 65mm.
Mine is 65mm and stamped Emil Kerner, which I found out was a retailer in Germany, much like VL&D or A&F. Uhlig may be too. Mine has agreener safety, but no clips or crossbolt and modest engraving. I needed a longer LOP so I'm adding a leather pad.
Good luck, I hope it works out.
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I have a double rifle drilling in 9.3x74,9.3x74 and 16 gauge by Walter Uhlig. It a high grade gun with very nice game scene engraving. Made in 1941
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Update on W. Uhlig,
Made a deal and picked it up. Marked "W. UHLIG" on top of right barrel and marked " HALLE A./S" on top of left. 29 1/2 barrels. Just on the lower sides of barrels is is marked "Nitro" in scipt letters.
Serial number on botton of barrels says "O.E.S 8873"
Proof dates: First number 1 23 Second set 4 31
My son misplaced the digital for several weeks. Just found it a few minutes ago. I'll replace the expensive non-rechargeable batteries and try to take a few picks.
Needs some loving but is a nice gun.
Duke
Last edited by Randy Duke; 11/05/06 07:51 PM.
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Rob,I will try for some pics this week and may need a tutor to know how to post them. Tom
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I need to have someone put this gun back on face. The top lever also opens too easily but does not appear worn - could it be the spring gone bad? Suggestions on gunsmiths would be appreciated. I'm in southern Mississippi but I can ship where needed.
Thanks. I am a kid with a toy he really wants but can't use it yet. I think I need to go shoot one of my doubles tomorrow to ease the pain....
Duke
PS Found the misplaced camera - now I cannot find the cable to download photos. As soon as I can I will post some photos.
Last edited by Randy Duke; 11/10/06 10:34 PM.
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