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LOT 3434
Pedersoli Kodiak Model Hammer Double Rifle - Serial no. MH1212, 9.3x74R cal., 22 inch solid rib bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a beaded blade front sight, three folding leaf rear sight, front sling stud, 2003
dated Italian proof marks and import mark on the flats, and chambers with a single extractor. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened hammer fired action
which features rebounding hammers and double triggers. The rifle is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend and round knob pistol grip
stock with raised cheekpiece, rear sling stud, and a rubber recoil pad. Length of pull 15 inches. Weight 9 lbs. 5 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% original blue finish, 90% original casehardened finish with much of the loss on the lower tang, a few scratches on the
barrels, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 3433
Factory Game Scene Engraved Franz Kettner Single
Shot Rifle with Zeiss Scope - Serial no. 3234, 8x60 mm cal.,
23 5/8 inch part octagon bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Built with a blued
steel barrel featuring a ramped blade front sight, a two leaf (one standing, one
folding) rear sight, German
claw mounts holding a Zeiss
scope, front sling swivel, light
engraving at the breech,
German proof marks dated 1939, and chambers with an extractor.
The barrel is fitted to a coin finished sideplated boxlock action which displays floral
scroll engraving surrounding a roaring red stag and three hinds on the left and
a sounder of boars on the right. The rifle features double set triggers, a sideplate
mounted safety, and a bushed firing pin. The rifle is fitted with a nicely figured and
multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a pistol grip stock with black
diamonds at the drop points, engraved coin finished grip cap, raised cheekpiece, rear
sling swivel, and a hard rubber buttplate. Length of pull 14 1/4 inches. Weight 7 lbs. 15 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and some dried grease on the coin finish, and sharp checkering on the
stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Scope optics clear.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3432
Harrod’s Ltd. Boxlock Double Barrel Shot & Ball Gun with
Case - Serial no. 1839, 12 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut stock. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a blade front sight, two folding
leaf rear sight on the raised rear quarter rib which is marked “HARRODS LTD.BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON.”, single
bands of engraving at the breech, import mark under forend, period London proof marks, and 2 1/2 inch chambers with a
single extractor. The gun has rifled chokes strongly resembling Holland & Holland’s famous Paradox gun. The barrels are fitted to
a casehardened boxlock action
which displays light border
engraving and “HARRODS LTD.”
marked on either side and features double
triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and
multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and a straight grip stock
with teardrop carved drop points, blank inscription oval, “B4” and “Z 25 81” stamped on
the stock, and checkered horn buttplate. Includes a wood and leather takedown case
with Harrod’s label as well as a note card stating that information from Harrod’s records
state that the gun was made by Bentley & Playfair for Harrod’s and then sold by them on
January 5, 1920, to a Mr. F, M. Watrous of New York, NY (this information has not been verified).
Length of pull 14 1/4 inches. Weight 7 lbs. 3 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% original blue finish with much of the loss on the lower tang, 80%
original case colors with some muting, some scattered minor spotting/pitting, and mild handling evidence.
The wood shows some dings and scratches, pressure marks, and worn but well-defined checkering.
Mechanically excellent. The case is good with transit wear.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000