The German drilling is the quintessential "forester’s gun," a versatile firearm designed to handle the various demands of the European hunting tradition. This 1920 example represents a classic era of German gunmaking, combining a 16 Gauge shotgun with an 8x57 rifle barrel to effectively manage both fur and feathers.

This specific unit remains in overall good condition for its age, retaining 95% of its original bluing and featuring beautiful engraving across the receiver and a rib that bears the name E. Scheinert of Osnabruck. The pistol grip wood furniture displays a raised cheek piece and expected handling marks, including a notable repair with a screw located in the wood near the action.

Mechanically, the firearm locks up tight with bright, clean bores and utilizes double triggers with a manual safety and integrated barrel selector. With a 14 ⅛ inch length of pull, the 25 ½ inch barrels feature 2 ½ inch chambers and fixed full chokes, providing a mechanically sound and sophisticated platform for the versatile outdoorsman.

• 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