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LOT 3521
Factory Game Scene Engraved and Gold Inlaid Albert De Hand Detachable Sidelock Over/Under
uring
Combination Gun with Scope and Case -
Serial no. 1025, 16GA/6.5x57R mm cal., 23 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1962. Blued Bohler steel barrels with ramped beaded blade front and flip up rear sights on the matted solid rib which
is marked “-ALBERT DEURING, BERGENZ -” in gold and holds oak leaf engraved German style claw mounts hosting a Hensoldt Wetzlar Diavari 1.5-6x scope. The barrel also displays a gold inlaid line following the breech on either side of the upper
barrel with more oak leaf engraving. The coin finished hand detachable sidelock action displays beautiful oak leaf engraving with gold wire inlaid scrolling borders all surrounding the
semi-relief gold inlaid game scenes. The left side depicts a red stag chasing a hind in a forested scene, the right has a pair of running pronghorns, and the underside shows a sitting fox. The engraving and gold inlay extend to the pierced toplever, both
tangs, and the triggerguard which also shows a relief gold inlaid “M”. Highly figured, multi-point skip-line checkered forend
with engraved and gold inlaid fittings and pistol grip stock with black grip cap, raised cheekpiece, blued engraved and gold
inlaid cartridge trap, “III/5” press into the left of the stock, and Ventilated White Line Junior recoil pad. Includes a braided leather sling and a takedown
case. Length of pull 14 inches. Weight 7 lbs 14 oz (scope included).
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue and coin finishes, 95% original gold inlays with a few absent small pieces, and some minor handling evidence. The wood is very fine with some dings and scratches and well- defined checkering. The scope optics are sharp. The case is good. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000
LOT 3522
Factory Engraved Gebruder Merkel
Model 2020EA Over/Under Rifle with Box
and Case - Serial no. 010559, 9.3x74R cal.,
23 3/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued Krupp Stahl barrels with a ramped blade front sight, fixed notch rear sight on the rear quarter rib, 2002 dated German proofs, and chambers with automatic ejectors. The scalloped coin finished action displays light scroll
engraving and features a single trigger, bushed firing pins, and tang mount manual safety switch.
Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings, including the Deeley latch release and pistol grip stock with black grip cap, raised cheekpiece, and serrated black buttplate. Includes the original
factory box and a Merkel takedown case. Length of pull 14 3/8 inches. Weight 7 lbs 9 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes, limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The box is very fine and the case is excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
solid rib, 2002 dated German proofs, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and choke constrictions of .010/.011 inches. The coin finished action displays floral scroll engraving which extends to the toplever and triggerguard. The gun features bushed firing pins, a single trigger with selector, and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered three-piece forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip
stock with black grip cap and black rubber recoil pad. Includes the original factory box. Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 11 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes, some areas of minor oil discoloration on the action, minimal handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the wood. The box is very
good with light wear. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000 301
LOT 3523
Factory Engraved Gebruder Merkel 28 Gauge Model 2000 EL Over/Under Shotgun with Box - Serial no. 010695, 28 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued Krupp Stahl barrels with dual bead sights on the matted