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LOT 1556
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Johann Fanzoj Over/ Under Double Rifle with Zeiss Scope and Case - Serial no. 729.71, 5.6x50R/7x75R cal., 25 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin/gold finish, walnut stock. Blued Bohler steel barrels with a ramped beaded blade front sight, fixed position rear sight, and German claw mounts holding a Zeiss Diavari 1.5-6x scope on the matted solid
rib which is inlaid in gold “J. FANZOI-FERLACH” toward the breech. The barrels are marked with
1971 dated Austrian proofs, an import mark under the forend, and leafy scroll engraving at the breech section of the upper barrel. The coin finished, bolstered, hand detachable sidelock action displays beautifully cut tight leafy scroll engraving with a pair of oak leaves on either side. The engraving
extends to the upper tang and toplever which is inlaid with the initials “RJ” in gold. The gun features a bushed firing pin for the upper barrel, gold washed cocking indicators, dual single set triggers, and a tang
mounted manual safety switch. Highly figured, oak leaf and acorn fish scale checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with teardrop carved
flats, horn grip cap, raised cheek piece, and Pachmayr White-Line recoil pad. Included is a wood and leather takedown case. Length of pull 14 1/4 inches. Weight 8 lbs. 12 oz. with scope. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, a plum hue to the barrel, a few small pressure marks in the wood, and sharp fish scale checkering. The case is very good. Mechanically excellent.
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The engraving is signed “F. Just” on the left side. Checkered three-piece forearm and pistol grip stock with engraved fittings, blue steel grip cap, raised cheek piece, brass inscription shield engraved with three boar heads over a displayed eagle, and rubber recoil pad.
CONDITION: Very fine with 95% plus original blue finish on the barrels some traces of light edge wear, and scattered small surface scratches. The action has crisp, well detailed engraving, and some light scratches on the trigger guard. The refinished wood is also very fine with attractive grain, some small filled spots below the cheek piece, some small scattered dings, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Scope is very good with visible edge wear, and clear optics. Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
Estimate: 13,000 - 17,000
LOT 1557
F. Just Signed St. Hubertus Game Scene Engraved Josef Hambrusch of Ferlach Over/Under Double Rifle with Scope - Serial no. 3928, 7x57mm/22 LR cal., 23 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue/grey finish, walnut stock. Raised bead blade front and fixed notch rear sights, double claw scope bases between the breech and rear sight with Kahless Helia 4 S2 scope, 1958 dated Austrian proofs on the underside of the barrels, and small “WOODCOCK HILL BENTON PA” marking under the forearm. Bolstered and scalloped coin gray box lock action with bushed firing pin for the lower centerfire barrel, double Kersten crossbolts, double adjustable set triggers, and manual sliding safety with gold inlaid “SAFE” and “FIRE” markings. The action is fully engraved with fine fancy scroll surrounding detailed game scenes depicting St. Hubertus (patron Saint of hunters) and the stag on the right, and a pair of roe deer on the left. The cross above the stag is gold inlaid.