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LOT 1577
Fantastic Walter Kolouch Master Signed, Relief Game Scene Engraved, and
Gold Inlaid Krieghoff Model K32 Over/Under Shotgun Four Barrel Set with Case -
Serial no. 5846, 410 gauge, 28 inch vent rib ported bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Blued
Bohler-Laufstahl ported barrels with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib which is marked with a gold “12” at
the breech, 1970 dated German proofs, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked “S”/”S” (skeet/skeet). The barrels currently have a set of .410 bore full length inserts installed. The barrels are decorated with floral scroll engraving at the muzzle, on the front forend hanger, and at the breech along with beautifully executed gold inlaid line work. The blued action displays extensive, highly attractive decoration. The action decoration consists of four deep cut relief engraved gold inlaid game scenes, all of which are surrounded by fantastic
scroll designs and gold inlaid line borders. The left side depicts a trio of pheasants being
flushed by a setter in an upland scene, the right side shows a pointer
flushing a trio of grouse in a wooded scene, the underside has a
single woodcock, and the triggerguard has two quail. Aside from
the scenes, there is some gold inlaid line work as well as
relief inlaid silver oak leaves on the underside, toplever, and
triggerguard. The top tang is signed “ENG.W.KOLOUCH” for
famed Master Engraver Walter Kolouch. The gun features
a gold plated selective single gold trigger and a tang
mounted safety. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered
forend with engraved and gold inlaid shoe, and pistol
grip stock with ebony grip cap, adjustable comb, and
adjustable rubber recoil pad. Includes three extra barrel
sets, all measuring 28 inches, in .410 bore, 28 gauge, and
20 gauge all with matching gold inlay and engraving. Also
included is a leather bound takedown case that houses the
entire set. Barrel measurements for the .410 bore set (U/O):
choke constriction .003/.004 inches. Barrel measurements
for the 28 gauge set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from
the breech .557/.556 inches; choke constriction .004/.006
inches; minimum wall thickness .041/.050 inches. Barrel measurements for the 20 gauge set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .634/.636 inches; choke constriction .004/.005 inches; minimum wall thickness .034/.037 inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the 12 gauge set with inserts removed (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .737/.739 inches; choke constriction .002/.003 inches; minimum wall thickness .040/.043 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 9 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% blue and gold finishes with limited handling evidence, crisp engraving, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is very good and the extra barrel sets are also all excellent.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
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