#156 • A Superb Work Of Art German Double Barrel Smooth Rifle By The Renowned George Daniel Anschutz

Part of The Ray Howser Firearms Collection, 1931-2026 (timed auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

Starting at $3,000.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Nov 20, 2026 10:00 AM EST

.620 Bore diameter,  33" octagonal barrel length, NSN, Circa 1780. With Extensive Gold, Silver, And Multicolor Metal Inlaid Decoration. The masterfully forged fine octagonal Damascus barrels with wide top flat are inlaid for one quarter of their length with silver, gold, and copper inlay with a lovely maiden sitting atop an urn transforming the barrels into a work of art. The breech tang further inlaid with silver and the tang screw surrounded by gold wire inlay. The double bolted locks with swan neck cocks feature gold decorated borders; the cocks gold decorated en suite. Maker’s name “G. Anschutz” elegantly signed in gold script. Roller bearing frizzen. The pans themselves are inlaid with a gold blossom. Touch-holes with gold blow out plugs. Full silver mounts including pierced and engraved buttplate. Double triggers. Characteristic inland wooden triggerguards. Ultra highly figured walnut three quarter stock beautifully relief carved scene on left of butt with a recumbent deer beneath a tree stump. Silver wire decoration forward of buttplate. Overall condition is excellent throughout. This is a exceptional double smoothbore rifle of the highest quality.