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LOT 1500
Factory Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun with Box - Serial no. 381254,
12 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. The gun was built with blued steel barrels featuring a
single brass bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, standard markings, dual string of pearl bands at the breech,
1996 dated German proof marks on the flats, import mark on right tube, chokes marked “”VZ”/”1/2” (improved cylinder/
modified), and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin grey finished boxlock action
which features sideclips, Greener crossbolt, cocking indicators, a single selective trigger, and a tang mounted automatic
safety and displays highly attractive leafy scroll engraving surrounding a pair of highly detailed game scenes depicting
a pair of fleeing hares on the left and a trio of mallards taking flight on the right. The gun is fitted with a highly attractive well-figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved coin finished iron as well as a pistol grip stock
with black grip cap and factory buttplate. Includes an unlabelled factory box. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 13 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, the slightest patch of tiny spotting on the right barrel, some dried grease on the action, and sharp checkering. Mechanically
excellent. The box is good with wear and some tears.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 1501
Factory Engraved Churchill Ltd. .410 Bore Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 8171, 410 gauge, 25 7/8 inch solid rib bbl., black/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured in Belgium for Churchill Ltd. of London in 1964. The gun is built with black steel dovetail lump barrels featuring a single bead on the smooth concave game rib, “SHOT
& REGULATED BY CHURCHILL(GUNMAKERS) Ltd.” and “ORANGE STREET, LEICESTER SQUARE, LONDON.” marked on the right and left tube respectively, improved modified/full chokes, and 3 inch chambers
with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the diminutive casehardened boxlock action which displays scroll engraving around “CHURCHILL” signature banners on either side and featuring a Miller single trigger
and a tang mounted manual safety. The gun is fitted with a lightly figured and multi-point checkered extended beavertail forend with engraved iron as well as a straight hand stock with serrated horn buttplate. Stock
measurements: 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 13 13/16 inch length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 4 lbs. 11 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% original blue finish, 95% original case colors, light handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 1499
Factory Engraved Abercrombie & Fitch Retailed Auguste Francotte 28 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun with Case
- Serial no. 1196, 28 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Built with blued Siemens Martin
steel dovetail lump barrels featuring a single brass bead sight on the matted solid rib, “A. FRANCOTTE MAKER & PATENTEE”
and “ABERCROMBIE & FITCH” marked on the right and left tubes respectively, 1958 dated Liege proof marks, single band
of engraving at the breech, choke constrictions of .012/.022 inches, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The
barrels are fitted to the casehardened scalloped boxlock action which displays scroll engraving along with “A. FRANCOTTE
MAKER PATENTEE/LIEGE BELGIUM” on the left side. The gun features double triggers, a Greener style crossbolt, and a tang mounted manual safety. The gun is fitted with a lightly figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend
with engraved blued fittings and a round semi-pistol grip stock with checkered panels and a leather covered recoil pad. Includes a period leather toe under very compact case with “L.E.F./DETROIT” on the lid and an A&F sticker on
the end, snap caps, and some cleaning tools. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 13 15/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 4 lbs. 11 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally restored, retaining 99% blue and casehardened finishes with some pitting on the left fence, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
The case is very good with moderate transit wear.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1498
Factory Engraved Merkel .410 Bore
Model 360 Double Barrel Shotgun with Box - Serial no.
388725, 410 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened
finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel dovetail lump
barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted concave
game rib, standard markings, light engraving at the breech,
2004 dated German proof marks, choke constrictions of
.017/.033 inches, and chambers marked 3 inches with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened
scalloped boxlock action which features light scroll engraving and features a Greener crossbolt, double triggers, intercepting sears, and a tang mounted automatic
safety. The gun is fitted with a highly attractive and multi-point checkered forend with lightly engraved casehardened iron as well as a straight stock with diamond
hand as well as a factory buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 5 lbs. 12 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with minimal handling evidence and sharp checkering
on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,500
LOT 1497
Factory Game Scene Engraved Colt-
Sauer Model 3000 Drilling - Serial no. GG8646, 12/30-06 gauge, 25 inch solid
rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Built with blued Krupp steel barrels featuring a blade front and flip-up notch
rear sights on the matted flat solid rib, standard maker and model markings, front sling swivel, 1979 dated German proof
marks, dual bands of engraving around the breech, chokes marked modified/full, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractors. The barrels
are fitted to a coin finished scalloped triggerplate action with sideclips and Greener crossbolt and is engraved with forested game scenes on either
side, showing a running deer on the left and a bugling elk on the right both surrounded by light scrollwork. The gun features cocking indicators, dual
triggers (front is a single set), tang mounted selector, and Greener style safety. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered beavertail forend with
engraved iron as well as a pistol grip stock with polymer grip cap, rear sling swivel, and factory ventilated recoil pad. Length of pull is 14 7/16 inches. Weight 7 lbs. 14 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% original blue finish, 99% original coin finish, some wear on the lower tang, and light handling evidence. There are a few small chips and cracks at the stock head; otherwise, the
wood is very fine with sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
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