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Stunning Factory Master Jurgen Goser Signed, Grecian Warfare Themed Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Krieghoff
K80 Over/Under Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case - Serial no. 26323, 12 gauge, 32 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin/gold
finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel barrels featuring dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard factory
markings, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, interchangeable chokes marked modified/”K2+”, and 1998 dated
German proofs on the flats. The barrels are adorned with fine floral scroll engraving with attractive gold inlaid linework
at the breech and more scrollwork on the front barrel hanger. The barrels are fitted to a gorgeous highly embellished
coin finished action which displays stunning tight floral scroll engraving with interspersed gold linework and borders
surrounding four outstanding gold inlaid scenes depicting classical warfare in vivid detail. The left side of the action
displays a hoplite, spear raised defending against a charging chariot with one of its drivers lifeless, his neck pieced by an
arrow, the right side shows a hoplite defending against an Asiatic horseman with his spear raise, the underside has a pair
of battle worn Grecian soldiers returning from the battlefield carrying a fallen brother, and the top of the action shows a
Roman retiarius wielding his trident. The gun is signed on the left side of the action “J. GOSER” for regarded German Master
Engraver Jurgen Goser. The gun features a single selective gold trigger and a tang mounted manual safety.