Description:
Mahrholdt Peterlongo 12 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun
OVER/UNDER, 1949, ELABORATE CARVING, FINE ENGRAVING
General Specs: Mahrholdt Peterlongo, Year 1949, 12 Gauge, 6lbs 12oz, O&U
Serial Number: 2148-49
Johann Peterlongo was a well-known Austrian gunmaker until his death in 1898, at which time Richard Mahrholdt took over the business until his death in 1949, when his son and eventually grandson would continue to make fine sporting arms until sometime in the 1970’s when the business ceased operations. These were highly developed firearms built to the highest specifications and have been cherished in Europe for over a century. This gun, sn2148-49 made in 1949, is a fine example of the work regularly executed by this Austrian firm, including exceptional wood carvings; deep, shaded, finely hand-cut engraving with game scenes; beautifully struck barrels; fancy scallop-backed frame with rebates for the stock; Kersten double cross bolt with double underbolt lugs and through frame barrel lug for that super-strong lock up guns in this region were famous for, and a very light 6 3/4lbs. to make carrying afield all day long a breeze. What a gorgeous gun in super-high factory original condition ready for your upland or sporting clays challenges. The only flaw is a pad that is not “right”. The lop with a proper butt plate would be just over 14 ¼”, or we could install a solid rubber pad or leather covered pad…your choice should you choose to have us dress her up a bit. The gun is in superb mechanical condition with strong well-timed ejectors, auto safety, tight lock-up, and mirror perfect bores. These guns are not often seen and are a great bargain for an ultra-light over/under field guns with elaborate wood carvings and engravings. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 27.5"*****
Chokes: .028/.028*****
Bores: perfect mirror*****
Bore Diameter: .712/.712*****
Wall Thickness: .032/.035*****
% Blue: 98% factory*****
Chambers: 2 3/4"*****
Ribs: vent rib, tight*****
Sights: single*****
Action
Action: tight*****
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed*****
Case Color: french grey 99% factory*****
Screws: perfect untouched*****
Engraving: best scroll/shading/game scene*****
Trigger Type: double, crisp*****
Trigger Guard Color: french grey 99%*****
Stock
Type: prince of wales*****
LOP: 15"*****
LOP To End Of Wood: 14"*****
DAH: 3 1/8"*****
DAC: 1 1/2"*****
Cast: 1/4" off*****
Checkering Condition: excellent; carvings extraordinary*****
Butt Treatment: pad*****
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. 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!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
Mahrholdt Peterlongo
Model:
2148-49
Caliber:
12 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
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 $45.00 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.
