WTS: Eduard Kettner 16 Gauge Side by Side & Stock Blank

[Schaaf]

I've had this for a few years now and always had big plans for it but I haven't made any progress. I figure it might be time to get it to a more serious bird hunter that can put it to use.

This is an Eduard Kettner 16 Gauge, 26.25" barrels, 2 3/4 chambers, both barrels are matching choke but not sure exactly what it is- since its a German gun I'm betting its pretty tight choke. Current stock is straight cast and it weighs in at 6 pounds, 2 ounces. The stock blank is a beautiful Claro Walnut that was cut in Arizona.

$550 for everything shipped TYD.

 

[Ben Lamb]

If anyone wanted into a solid upland double with great lines, a wonderful replacement blank and way below what it should be, then here's your gun. Schaaf is giving this one away.

 

[Forkyfinder]

If anyone wanted into a solid upland double with great lines, a wonderful replacement blank and way below what it should be, then here's your gun. Schaaf is giving this one away.

To be honest i have no interest but its nearly worth that much to disappoint my spouse and hang on a wall. Very pretty shotgun.

 

[Dave N]

Nice piece. I've got a spot it would look great in but I better not keep trying to decorate the house! You should have no problem selling it.

 

[Rie Bread]

What year is that thing?

 

[Schaaf]

What year is that thing?

I haven’t a clue. Only thing I can say for certain is pre WWII.

 

[Beignet]

Just out of curiosity, would a person have to use reduced pressure loads for something of this vintage?

Nice gun. Wish you’d have posted it in like September.

 

[Djfan]

Not too long ago, I would have jumped on it. Now, I have to pass. It's beautiful and I want it. Good luck on this sale.

 

[CowboyLeroy]

Absolutely beautiful

 

[Potsie]

Wish you would have posted this up about a week ago…

 

[Schaaf]

As of now its headed to @VikingsGuy

 

[crock239]

Damn, 30 minutes late...seconds.

 

[Ben Lamb]

Just out of curiosity, would a person have to use reduced pressure loads for something of this vintage?

Nice gun. Wish you’d have posted it in like September.

Not at all. Full send.

I'd get the chokes opened up to IC/M though.

 

[MTLabrador]

Thank God, I didn’t need this temptation in my life.

 

[VikingsGuy]

Not at all. Full send.

I'd get the chokes opened up to IC/M though.

With my old doubles (this being the 3rd) I am following @BrentD's advice and shooting RST shells which are gentle on older guns. But they are stupid expensive -- but I only shoot at 10-12 birds a year so not a big deal in the big picture.

Choke work definitely on the action plan.

 

[Ben Lamb]

With my old doubles (this being the 3rd) I am following @BrentD's advice and shooting RST shells which are gentle on older guns. But they are stupid expensive -- but I only shoot at 10-12 birds a year so not a big deal in the big picture.

Choke work definitely on the action plan.

A 1 ounce loads of 7.5s is perfect for it. So is a 1 ounce loads of #5's for roosters.

Buy the less expensive stuff.

Have the smith tighten up the action if it needs it (doubtful) and shoot modern loads. It's not a delicate machine. It is robust.

 

[MTTW]

With my old doubles (this being the 3rd) I am following @BrentD's advice and shooting RST shells which are gentle on older guns. But they are stupid expensive -- but I only shoot at 10-12 birds a year so not a big deal in the big picture.

Choke work definitely on the action plan.

Are you going to put the new stocks on it? I hope you will post pictures if you do. That gun will really be special with that extra fancy wood.

 

[VikingsGuy]

Are you going to put the new stocks on it? I hope you will post pictures if you do. That gun will really be special with that extra fancy wood.

Yes - I need a lot of cast so a must do for my guns. But I am several projects behind so this may be awhile.