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The gun features bushed firing pins, double triggers, and a tang
mounted manual safety with gold inlaid “SAFE” indicator. The gun
is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered splinter
forend with engraved fittings and an Anson button release and a
stunning highly figured straight grip stock with tear drop carved
drop points, “N.R.B.” (Norman R. Blank) along with a flourish of
scroll engraved on the gold oval, and a checkered bare butt.
Included is a second matching numbered 28 inch 12 gauge barrel
set with chokes marked as “56%”/”65%” (improved cylinder/
improved modified) on the lumps as well as 3 inch chambers with
automatic ejectors. Also included is a wood and canvas trunk style
takedown case with “N.R.B.” on the lid, that houses the gun with
both barrel sets along with a trio of turnscrews and an assortment
of cleaning and maintenance tools.
Barrel measurements for the extra set (R/L): bore diameter nine
inches from the breech both proofed at .729 inches and measured
.731/.728 inches; choke constriction .008/.019 inches; minimum wall
thickness .038/.036 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore
diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at .729 inches
and measured .731/.729 inches; choke constriction .017/.040 inches;
minimum wall thickness .037/.033 inches; 1 5/16 inch drop at comb;
2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 15 9/16 inch length of pull; cast-on; weight 6
lbs. 13 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original blue finish
with slight wear at the muzzle, 99% original coin finish, minor handling
evidence, a few small scratches on the wood, and sharp checkering
on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good
with storage and transit wear. The extra barrel set is excellent with
some light wear. This is a great opportunity to own a masterwork from
Ken C. Hunt, one of the 20th century’s finest masters!
Provenance: The Norman R. Blank Collection.
Estimate: 70,000 - 100,000