Description:
E.F. Flues O/U 16ga Shotgun
GREAT PRICE! RUDOLPH KORNBRATH ENGRAVED, SN35!!!
General Specs: Emil Flues of Buffalo, NY, Year 1920's, 16 Gauge, 7lbs 6oz, Over & Under
Serial Number: 35
Engraved by the world renowned RUDOLPH KORNBRATH with deep relief engraving, solid rib, 16 gauge barrels with no center rib, double triggers, and serial number 35, this is a collector/shooter's dream. A solid and interesting gun with a Kirsten cross bolt system and nicely balanced, she will make a very interesting and beautiful gun for your upland and clays pursuits. Emil Flues was a gunmaker, inventor, and patent holder of firearms. He was an outside contractor with Ithaca Gun Co., later having his own shop in Buffalo, NY. The Ithaca Flues Model double shotgun was his name sake and Ithaca’s most successful shotgun, selling over 230,000 before the NID came into production. This is an interesting gun. First, it had to be one of America's first over/under guns. The Browning Superposed and Remington 32 are known to be the earliest production O/U's, not coming to market until the 1930's. Mr. Flues was ahead of his time, and this is a very collectible, shootable piece of Americana with a very affordable price.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"*****
Chokes: IC/M .007/.016*****
Bores: mirror*****
Bore Diameter: .656/.655*****
Wall Thickness: 0.04*****
% Blue: 98%*****
Chambers: 2 3/4"*****
Ribs: tight*****
Sights: double ivory*****
Action
Action: tight, slight left of center*****
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors*****
Case Color: 30%*****
Screws: excellent*****
Engraving: kornbrath, excellent*****
Trigger Type: double*****
Trigger Guard Color: silver, full*****
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter*****
LOP: 14 3/8"*****
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/2"*****
DAH: 2 1/4"*****
DAC: 1 1/2"*****
Cast: 0*****
Checkering Condition: excellent*****
Butt Treatment: hawkins pad*****
Other
The 28" barrels retain 98% blued, choked IC/M (.007/.016) 2 3/4" chambers, mirror bores, bore diameter .655 both barrels, minimum barrel wall thickness 40 thou both barrels, solid top rib, no center rb, no dents or dings, double ivory beads, ejectors, barrels tight on breech face and hinge pin, very healthy set of barrels.
The action is Rudolph Kornbrath engraved, action tight on face, about 30% faded case color, excellent screws, double triggers, trigger guard fully extended to pistol grip cap, ejectors work well, all mechanics in excellent order.
Original wood is in excellent condition, forearm wood is 3 piece style, narrow, and feels great in hand, checkering is excellent overall, great modern dimensions, neutral cast, all very sound.
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
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We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly. Thanks! Vintage Firearms, Inc
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Caliber:
16 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted:
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer *****
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.*****
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only *****
Shipping & Insurance: Ground 95.00 We ship internationally! *****
Item Condition: Used *****
Requires FFL?: Yes*****
LET ME SELL YOUR GUNS!!! As you can see, I do a thorough job, am nationally known, and have hundreds of existing customers looking for your gun! Federally licensed dealer of Classic American Doubles, i.e. Fox, Parker, Ithaca, L.C. Smith, Lefever. Guns must be shipped to licensed dealer. Layaways accepted. No returns on layaways. I BUY SHOTGUNS, COLLECTIONS OR ONE AT A TIME.
