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The casehardened boxlock
action displays more of the
exceptional scrollwork seen on
the barrels along with relief engraved scroll on the fences and
top of the action and three outstanding gold bordered relief gold inlaid
game bird scenes. The inlays consist of a pair of mallards taking flight off of the
water on the right side, a pair of pintails on the underside, and two more ducks on the left
side. The scrollwork extends to the toplever, both tangs with the lower having the serial number
in gold, and the triggerguard which has another gold inlaid scene showing a teal in flight. The gun features double gold washed triggers and a tang mounted manual safety switch. The gun is signed beneath the toplever “W. KOLOUCH” for the above mentioned world renowned master engraver. Beautiful, highly figured, multi-point checkered semi-Schnabel tip forend with engraved fittings and scroll carving in wedges of the shoe. The stock is of the same quality with more scroll at the flats and a checkered bare butt. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .735/.732 inches; choke constriction .039/.038 inches; minimum wall thickness .035/.036 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 15 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine as beautifully embellished by Master Engraver Walter Kolouch, retaining 99% blue, casehardened, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000
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