E. Scheinert Drilling Gun, 16 Ga / 8x57, 25.5" Barrels
The German drilling is a hallmark of versatile European hunting traditions, designed as a multi-purpose combination firearm to handle both feathered and furred game with equal precision. This 1920 example represents the peak of early 20th-century boxlock engineering, offering a sophisticated and capable solution for the discerning field sportsman.
This particular unit remains in **good overall condition** for its age, featuring a wood pistol grip stock with a raised cheek piece, a traditional horn trigger guard, and a historical screw repair near the action. The receiver is adorned with **beautiful engraving**, and the 25 ½-inch barrels—which retain approximately 95% of their original bluing—feature a solid tapered rib marked "E. Scheinert - Osnabruck."
The firearm **locks up tight** and presents bright, clean bores across its 16-gauge and 8x57 configuration. This C&R eligible piece is equipped with double triggers and a manual safety with an integrated barrel selector, providing a mechanically sound and classic experience for use in the field.
- Model: Drilling
- Type: Combination
- Caliber / Bore / Gauge: 16 Ga / 8x57
- Barrel Length: 25.5"
- Overall Length: 42.25"
- Action: Boxlock
- Safety: Manual
- Ejectors: Extractors
- Chambers: 2.5
- Chokes: Fixed choke: L - Full / R: Full
- Rib: Solid tapered rib: 12mm - 7.5mm
- Stock Material: Wood
- Barrel Type: Combination
- Length of Pull (LOP): 14 1/8"
- Length of Pull to Wood (LOP to Wood): 14"
- Cast: Right
- Drop at Comb (DAC): 1 1/2"
- Drop at Heel (DAH): 2 3/4"
- Stock: Pistol Grip
- Palm Swell: No
- Seller Inventory #: 07859
- Price: $2300
- License Needed: C&R
- Country of Make: Germany
- Year of Make: 1920
- Weight: 7 lbs 1.2 oz