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LOT 498
Factory Engraved
Krieghoff Classic Dangerous Game Double Rifle in .470 Nitro Express Two Barrel Set with Case -
Serial no. 050652, 470 Nitro Express cal., 23 5/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/nitride finish, walnut stock. Built with blued
steel barrels featuring a ramped beaded blade front sight with flip-up moon bead, three leaf (one standing, two
folding) rear sight graduated 50, 50, and 100 yards on the rear quarter rib which also shows provisions to a mount
scope, front sling stud on the under rib, single band of engraving at the breech, 2005 dated German proofs,
and chambers with a single extractor. The barrels are fitted to a nitride finished sideplated boxlock action which
displays floral scroll engraving on all sides with “KRIEGHOFF” banners on either sideplate and “KRIEGHOFF/CLASSIC”
marked on the underside. The rifle features dual triggers with articulated front and Krieghoff’s manual cocking piece on
the tang. The rifle is fitted with a beautiful highly figured and multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend and a pistol grip
stock with engraved nitride finished grip cap, shadowline cheekpiece, rear sling stud, and a leather covered recoil pad. Included is an extra
set of matching numbered 28 inch 20 gauge barrels with its own forend, 3 inch chambers, and choke constrictions of .018/.028 inches. Also included is a
factory takedown case that houses the entire set. Length of pull 14 15/16 inches. Weight 11 lbs. 6 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and nitride finishes with minor handling evidence, a few minor scratches on the wood, some
light wear to the recoil pad, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The extra barrel set is also excellent.
Estimate: 13,000 - 19,000