Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this stunning break-action combination gun today for a penny-start auction, this is the German Drilling.
This particular German Drilling shows the classic European features that made the Drilling combination gun a desired gun today. This combination gun comes with some head-turning features, such as a receiver hand-engraved at a master level, featuring both scrolls and game scenes. The game scenes feature a wide range of animals, including quail, hare, and large deer. The safety, lever, and forend are also engraved. A classic walnut buttstock features a cheekpiece and checkering, along with a 9.3x72R cartridge trap that holds four rounds. Adding to the overall appeal is a genuine buffalo horn trigger guard and pistol grip cap. This antique German drilling offers both European craftsmanship and master level hand-engraved artwork, making it a prized piece for any gun collection.
(Please note that the buttstock on the left side -beside the buttplate- features a crack)
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: German
Model: Drilling
Serial: No Serial
Caliber: 16 Gauge (Upper Two Barrels) and 9.3x72R (Bottom Barrel)
Finish: Blue Barrels with Silver Finished Receiver
Barrel Length: 28 1/2" Barrels with Fixed Chokes (According to a choke gauge, the left barrel has an Improved Modified Choke and the right barrel has an Improved Cylinder Choke)
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Flip-Up Leaf
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Buttstock with Cheekpiece and Checkered Walnut Forend, Buffalo Horn Trigger Guard, Buffalo Horn Pistol Grip Cap, and Cartridge Trap
Action: Break-Action / Combination Gun
Markings: Standard / The receiver has been hand-engraved at a master level with artwork and game scenes. The right side of the receiver is engraved with deer and quail game scenes, along with stunning artwork. The left side of the receiver is engraved with deer and hare game scenes, along with stunning artwork. The bottom of the receiver is engraved with scroll artwork. The tops of the barrels are stamped “KRUPP: STAHL.” The top of the barrel rib is stamped “Oswald Merke.Erfurt.” The bottom of the barrels is stamped “NITRO”. The bottom of the barrel flats are stamped with several “Crown over letter” proof marks and several “Eagle” proof marks. The lever, safety, and forearm are all master engraved.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
For over 150 years, the Drilling has been a classic and highly regarded hunting arm throughout much of Europe, particularly in Germany and Austria. Designed to meet the practical demands of continental hunting traditions, the Drilling offered a single firearm capable of taking both winged game and large animals—often on the same outing and sometimes within just a few hours of one another. Typically configured with two shotgun barrels and a rifle barrel, it allowed hunters to adapt instantly to changing game without the need to carry multiple long guns. This versatility was especially valuable in mountainous or forested terrain, where long distances and extended stalking made weight, balance, and reliability critical considerations. In addition to its practical advantages, the Drilling reflects a long tradition of fine European gunmaking, combining precision engineering with elegant craftsmanship. In more recent times, increasingly restrictive firearm regulations across many European countries have further reinforced the appeal of the Drilling, as a single, multi-purpose firearm offers hunters maximum capability while remaining within legal and logistical limits.
Model: Drilling
Serial: No Serial
Caliber: 16 Gauge (Upper Two Barrels) and 9.3x72R (Bottom Barrel)
Finish: Blue Barrels with Silver Finished Receiver
Barrel Length: 28 1/2" Barrels with Fixed Chokes (According to a choke gauge, the left barrel has an Improved Modified Choke and the right barrel has an Improved Cylinder Choke)
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Flip-Up Leaf
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Buttstock with Cheekpiece and Checkered Walnut Forend, Buffalo Horn Trigger Guard, Buffalo Horn Pistol Grip Cap, and Cartridge Trap
Action: Break-Action / Combination Gun
Markings: Standard / The receiver has been hand-engraved at a master level with artwork and game scenes. The right side of the receiver is engraved with deer and quail game scenes, along with stunning artwork. The left side of the receiver is engraved with deer and hare game scenes, along with stunning artwork. The bottom of the receiver is engraved with scroll artwork. The tops of the barrels are stamped “KRUPP: STAHL.” The top of the barrel rib is stamped “Oswald Merke.Erfurt.” The bottom of the barrels is stamped “NITRO”. The bottom of the barrel flats are stamped with several “Crown over letter” proof marks and several “Eagle” proof marks. The lever, safety, and forearm are all master engraved.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
For over 150 years, the Drilling has been a classic and highly regarded hunting arm throughout much of Europe, particularly in Germany and Austria. Designed to meet the practical demands of continental hunting traditions, the Drilling offered a single firearm capable of taking both winged game and large animals—often on the same outing and sometimes within just a few hours of one another. Typically configured with two shotgun barrels and a rifle barrel, it allowed hunters to adapt instantly to changing game without the need to carry multiple long guns. This versatility was especially valuable in mountainous or forested terrain, where long distances and extended stalking made weight, balance, and reliability critical considerations. In addition to its practical advantages, the Drilling reflects a long tradition of fine European gunmaking, combining precision engineering with elegant craftsmanship. In more recent times, increasingly restrictive firearm regulations across many European countries have further reinforced the appeal of the Drilling, as a single, multi-purpose firearm offers hunters maximum capability while remaining within legal and logistical limits.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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2026-02-15 22:00:00 |
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