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LOT 3547
Masterfully Engraved Remington Model 31
Slide Action Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case
and Knife - Serial no. 22122, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrel with dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, 3 1/4 inch
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LOT 3546
Factory Robert P. Runge Master Game Scene Engraved Remington
Model 1100 F Grade 150th Anniversary Semi-Automatic Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case - Serial no. 312729V, 12 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrel with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, 5
3/4 inch wedges of floral scroll engraving on either side
of the breech incorporating the standard Remington
barrel markings, 2 3/4 inch chamber, and skeet choke. The blued receiver shows more of the beautifully cut floral scroll engraving over a punch-dot background
surrounding six separate game scenes as well as “REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, INC./1816-1966/a half stock rifle and powder horn/150th ANNIVERSARY”, “MODEL 1100-F”, and a hand cut serial number on the left. The game scenes consist of a
mallard in a pond scene and a pheasant over a field on the left, woodcock in a forest, a pointer and setter in a field, and a grouse in flight
on the right side, and a bust of a setter on the trigger guard. The work is signed on the right side below the dogs “RPR” for Master Engraver
Robert Phoenix Runge. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with blank gold initial oval white-line grip cap
with engraved white diamond, and white-line Remington buttplate. Includes a second matching numbered 28 inch barrel with matching
engraving and full choke as well as a Browning takedown case that houses the entire set. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel;
14 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with some minor handling evidence mostly in the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The extra barrel and case are excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
wedges of floral scroll engraving with gold inlaid accents, 2 3/4 inch chambers, and choke measured full. The blued receiver displays near full coverage floral scroll engraving with gold accents surrounding a pair of game scenes. The left side shows a setter flushing a pair of pheasant roosters in an upland scene and the right shows a trio of grouse in flight over a field. Both scenes are rendered in beautiful highly detailed semi-relief gold inlays carried out by an unknown, but clearly highly skilled, engraver. The trigger guard is engraved in the same manner with gold inlaid “R/A/R” initials and a gold plated trigger, safety, and slide
release. Highly figured and oak leaf and acorn carved large forend and pistol grip stock with raised cheek piece and ventilated rubber recoil pad. Includes a matching numbered and engraved 26 inch barrel with a skeet choke, a scroll engraved Remington folding knife, cleaning rod, and a Remington takedown case that houses the entire set.
Stock measurements: 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 5/8 inch drop at heel; 13 7/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 7 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine as masterfully upgraded, retaining 95% plus blue finish and 99% gold, smooth grey patina on the trigger guard, and slide retraction wear. There is a chip at the rear of the receiver as well as a small crack on the left side, otherwise, the wood is very fine with limited handling evidence and crisp checkering. The case is good and the extra barrel is very fine with some slide retraction wear. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,500