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The steel mounts feature exceptional chiseling and engraving comprising
foliate finials, masks, a pierced sideplate with putti and the goddess of the
hunt in a carriage along with fine scrollwork, and an eagle at the heel. The
full-length walnut stock has fine scroll and shell carving. Norman R. Blank
purchased this gun from F. Theodore Dexter on February 12, 1960.
CONDITION: Very fine with silver-gray patina, crisp engraving and
chiseling, minor oxidation, and generally light age and storage related
wear. The stock is fine and has crisp carving, minor cracks, insect holes on
the butt, and some repairs on the forend. The lock functions fine.
Provenance: The William Goodwin Renwick Collection;
F. Theodore Dexter; The Norman R. Blank Collection.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,500
The stock features molding, scroll carving, a rectangular
cheekpiece, carved grip extension, and wood patchbox cover
which when opened reveals “W5” marked at the just to the front
of the patchbox cavity. A sling swivel is fitted to the forend, and
the corresponding stud is on the underside of the butt. The gun
is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from F. Theodore
Dexter listing the rifle as from the Carl August collection.
CONDITION: Fine with 75% plus original blue finish remaining
on the barrel, some minor oxidation/pitting, attractively aged
patina on the silver inlays and mounts, mostly bright lock, crisp
engraving, and minor overall wear. The stock is also fine and has
crisp carving and mild scratches and dings. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: Karl August, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-
Eisenach; The Norman R. Blank Collection.
Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000