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LOT 1484
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Ziegenhahn &
Sohn Double Rifle Drilling with Zeiss Scope - Serial
no. 7910, 20/8x57 gauge, 23 5/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/
coin/gold finish, walnut stock. Ziegenhahn & Sohn was
founded in 1911. Master gunsmith Jens Ziegenhahn also
partnered with Kreighoff to produce the award winning
Essencia demonstrating their quality. This gun is built with
blued steel barrels featuring a beaded blade front sight and a fixed notch rear sight on
raised scroll engraved portions of the solid rib, the rear of which is fitted with provisions
for mounting the included Zeiss Diavari VM 2.5-10x50mm T* scope which itself is fitted
with beautifully scroll engraved mounts. The barrels also feature dual gold inlaid bands
at the breech, chambers with a single gold plated extractor, front sling stud, 2003 dated
German proofs, import mark under forend, and the “Ziegenhahn & Sohn” signature on
the left barrel. The shotgun barrel has a 2 3/4 inch chamber and a choke constriction
of .034 inches. The barrels are fitted to the coin finished boxlock action which is covered with gorgeous expertly executed
floral scroll engraving over a matted background interspersed with gold inlaid flowers and a gold inlaid bee on the toplever with the scroll and flowers continuing
onto the upper tang. There is a small “ZU” monogram on the underside of the action, possibly the signature of the engraver that cut this fine work. The gun features
a Greener crossbolt, gold double triggers, bushed firing pins, gold cocking indicators, a tang mounted selector with gold “S” and “K” indicators, and a tang mounted
manual safety with gold “S” indicator. Buffalo horn trigger guard extends to the grip cap. The gun if fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend
with engraved and gold inlaid forend iron as well as a pistol grip stock with an engraved coin finished grip cap with “SH” monogram, raised cheekpiece, rear sling stud,
engraved coin finished cartridge trap, and a leather covered recoil pad. Length of pull 14 5/8 inches. Weight 10 lbs. 6 oz. (with scope).
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue/ coin, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence, a few minor scratches on the wood, and sharp
checkering on the stock and forend. The scope optics are bright and sharp. The cartridge trap button will not stay attached; otherwise, mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 14,000 - 22,500
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