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LOT 1447 Factory Game Scene Engraved Belgian Boxlock Drilling - Serial no. 1065, 16/9.3x72R gauge, 26 3/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with a beaded blade front and a fixed rear sights on the matted solid rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractor, and choke constrictions of .034/.034 inches. The coin finished action shows a pair of dogs on a downed red stag, a dog preparing to flush a pair of pheasants on the right, and a standing red stag on the underside. The gun features double triggers, tang mounted barrel selector, and a Greener style safety. Lightly figured,
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LOT 1446 Factory Engraved J. P. Sauer & Sohn Sidelock Drilling with Scope - Serial no. 189086, 16/8x57 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued Krupp steel barrels with a beaded blade front sight, notch rear sight, and quick detach non-typical claw mounts holding a Dr. W. Gerard scope on the matted solid rib. The shotgun barrel features a 2 1/2 inch chamber and choke constriction of
.020 inches. The bright coin finished sidelock action displays attractive scroll engraving and features bushed rifle firing pins, shotgun barrel cocking indicator, Greener style safety, dual single set triggers, and tang mounted barrel selector switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with
engraved blue grip cap, shadowline cheekpiece, blued engraved cartridge trap, and horn buttplate. Length of pull 14 1/4 inches. Weight 9 lbs. 10 oz. with scope. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% professionally reapplied blue and coin finishes, some light oxidation in the coin, some areas showing lacquer coating on the action, and overall light handling evidence. The wood shows a small crack on either side off the lockplate and some insect damage to the buttplate, otherwise it is very fine with a few marks and crisp checkering. The scope has a damaged ocular lens but remains clear. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with horn grip cap and buttplate.
Length of pull 14 5/8 inches. Weight 8 lbs. 1 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% original blue and 95% coin finishes with some areas of oil discoloration on the action, scattered minor spotting, and light overall handling evidence. The wood is fine with a few minor dings and scratches and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,250
LOT 1448 Factory Game Scene Engraved Otto Bennewitz Model 88 Drilling - Serial no. 29241, 16/8x57 gauge, 26 3/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued Krupp steel barrels with blade front and flip up rear sight on the matted solid rib, 2 1/2 inch chambers with extractor, and choke constrictions of .026/.036 inches. The scalloped casehardened boxlock action features a stag on the left, a pair of hares on the right, and a roe buck bust on the trigger guard all surrounded by leafy scroll. Double triggers, tang mounted barrel selector, cocking indicators, and Greener style safety. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with cheekpiece and horn grip cap and buttplate. Length of pull 14 1/4 inches. Weight 7 lbs.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% original blue finish, 25% original case colors mostly in the protected areas with the balance an attractive grey, scattered minor spotting, and mild handling evidence. The wood is very good with minor handling marks, a small chip at the toe, and some blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1449
Factory Game Scene Engraved Ruddle Hoffmann Boxlock Drilling - Serial no. 1557, 16/8x57 gauge, 24 5/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/ bright finish, walnut stock. Blued Krupp Stahl barrels with beaded blade front and flip up rear sight on the matted solid rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractor, 1935 dated proofs, and choke constrictions of .035/.035 inches. The scalloped bright finished alloy boxlock action features a stag and hind on the left and a roe deer buck and doe on the right all surrounded by leafy scroll. The gun features double triggers, sideclips, tang mounted barrel selector, cocking indicators, and Greener style safety. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with cheekpiece and horn buttplate.
Length of pull 13 9/16 inches. Weight 6 lbs. 5 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 97% original blue finish on the barrels, 40% blue on the trigger guard, and some oil discoloration on the action. The very good stock has a crack coming off the rear of both sides of the action, numerous small dings and scratches, and worn checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
LOT 1450
Factory Engraved Simson & Co. Boxlock Cape Gun - Serial no. 34161, 16/8x57 gauge, 26 7/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued Krupp steel barrels with beaded blade front sight, fixed rear sight, and scope mount points on the matted solid rib. The shotgun chamber measured 3 inches and the choke constriction measures .032 inches. The casehardened action shows light engraving and features double triggers and a tang mounted safety. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend and pistol grip stock with cheekpiece and factory buttplate. Includes a green leather sling. Length of pull 14 3/16 inches. Weight 7 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Very good overall, retaining 95% original blue finish, 75% original case colors, scattered light oxidation, minor dings and
scratches in the wood, circular divot on the cheekpiece, and overall well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,200 - 1,800