#170 • 19th Century German Single Shot by Wilhelm Foerster of Berlin

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

Starting at $1,000.00

Status: Available

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

18 X 35R Caliber, 27" octagonal barrel rifled barrel, NSN. Wilhelm Foerster of Berlin is known to have started his business in the early 1860"s and was known as a Gun Maker to the Court.  This example has a twist damascus finished barrel with front blade front sight and rear notched sight.  Barrel marked on the top flat in Gold "IV Foer,Ster Hof-Bush&Senm Berlin".  Gold banded at the breech.  Finely deep relief engraved frame with a panel of a stag on the left side and a boar on the right side. Finely engraved lockplate in the oak leaf style and a panel of a hunting dog.  Double set trigger.  Finely figured walnut and checkered forearm and stock.  Engraved steel buttplate with horn triggerguard and takedown lever under the forearm.  Sling swivels on the stock with one mounted under the barrel.  This rifle is sharp and crisp with most of the original finish.  Stock and forearm are excellent.  The bore is excellent.  This is outstanding German single shot rifle.