Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this break-action shotgun for a penny-start auction, this is the Otto Bennewitz Drilling.
Otto Bennewitz was a respected German gunmaker known for producing finely crafted sporting arms that exemplified the precision, mechanical sophistication, and aesthetic refinement of traditional Central European gunmaking. Working during a period when German hunting firearms were expected to balance elegance with practical field performance, Otto Bennewitz gained particular recognition for combination guns such as drillings, which required exceptional skill to regulate multiple barrels and integrate complex selector mechanisms. His firearms typically featured high-quality steel, carefully fitted actions, and well-shaped walnut stocks, often complemented by tasteful engraving and meticulous finishing. Today, Otto Bennewitz’s work is appreciated by collectors and hunters alike as a representation of the craftsmanship and versatility that defined classic German sporting arms.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Otto Bennewitz, Kaiserslautern
Model: Drilling
Serial: 3093
Caliber: 16 Ga and 8.8x72
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 27 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Post with Flip up Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Stock and Forearm
Action: Break-action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Otto Bennewitz Drilling represents a fine example of traditional Central European gunmaking, combining mechanical ingenuity, elegant craftsmanship, and hunting practicality in a single, beautifully integrated firearm associated with the work of Otto Bennewitz. As a classic Drilling—a three-barreled combination gun typically configured with two side-by-side shotgun barrels over a single rifled barrel—the Bennewitz Drilling was designed to give the hunter maximum versatility in the field, allowing seamless transition between bird, small game, and larger game without changing firearms. These guns were commonly chambered with 16 or 12 gauge shotgun barrels paired with a rifle barrel in popular European hunting calibers such as 8×57JR or similar rimmed cartridges, making them ideal for mixed hunting terrain where game opportunities could change rapidly. Otto Bennewitz drillings were built using traditional sidelock or boxlock actions with intricate selector mechanisms, often integrated into the tang or safety, enabling the shooter to instantly choose between shotgun or rifle firing modes. Attention to detail was a hallmark of these firearms, with finely regulated barrels to ensure proper point of impact, crisp double triggers, and beautifully shaped stocks carved from high-grade walnut, frequently enhanced with hand-cut checkering and subtle engraved accents. Many examples were also fitted with claw mounts for period-correct optics, reflecting the practical yet refined hunting traditions of Germany and Austria. Today, an Otto Bennewitz Drilling is appreciated not only as a highly functional hunting arm but also as a testament to the artistry and precision of pre-war European sporting gunmaking, valued by collectors for its craftsmanship, mechanical complexity, and enduring elegance.
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.
Serial: 3093
Caliber: 16 Ga and 8.8x72
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 27 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Post with Flip up Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Stock and Forearm
Action: Break-action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Otto Bennewitz Drilling represents a fine example of traditional Central European gunmaking, combining mechanical ingenuity, elegant craftsmanship, and hunting practicality in a single, beautifully integrated firearm associated with the work of Otto Bennewitz. As a classic Drilling—a three-barreled combination gun typically configured with two side-by-side shotgun barrels over a single rifled barrel—the Bennewitz Drilling was designed to give the hunter maximum versatility in the field, allowing seamless transition between bird, small game, and larger game without changing firearms. These guns were commonly chambered with 16 or 12 gauge shotgun barrels paired with a rifle barrel in popular European hunting calibers such as 8×57JR or similar rimmed cartridges, making them ideal for mixed hunting terrain where game opportunities could change rapidly. Otto Bennewitz drillings were built using traditional sidelock or boxlock actions with intricate selector mechanisms, often integrated into the tang or safety, enabling the shooter to instantly choose between shotgun or rifle firing modes. Attention to detail was a hallmark of these firearms, with finely regulated barrels to ensure proper point of impact, crisp double triggers, and beautifully shaped stocks carved from high-grade walnut, frequently enhanced with hand-cut checkering and subtle engraved accents. Many examples were also fitted with claw mounts for period-correct optics, reflecting the practical yet refined hunting traditions of Germany and Austria. Today, an Otto Bennewitz Drilling is appreciated not only as a highly functional hunting arm but also as a testament to the artistry and precision of pre-war European sporting gunmaking, valued by collectors for its craftsmanship, mechanical complexity, and enduring elegance.
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.
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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.
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