*32 GA. GREIFELT BOX LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN FROM THE ESTATE OF GENERAL WILLIAM “BILLY” MITCHELL.

*32 GA. GREIFELT BOX LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN FROM THE ESTATE OF GENERAL WILLIAM “BILLY” MITCHELL. SN 28736. Cal. 32 Ga. 24″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Greifelt & Co. Suhl” on raised concave matted game rib with cross bolt extension, and ivory beads. Breeches are engraved “Fluss Stahl F. R. Krupp Essen”. Bbl flats show German nitro proofs for 32 Ga., and proof date 10/23. Dainty box lock action features automatic safety, double triggers, intercepting sears, and cross bolt third fastener. Water table has SN, and Greifelt griffin logo. Action is engraved with 60% coverage of meticulously executed shaded closed scroll with rose bouquet motifs on sides. Trigger guard has matching scroll on bow, and SN on grip. Rather plain walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-11/16″ over ribbed wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at 22 LPI with mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 7.4 oz, LOP 14-11/16″. PROVENANCE: Copy of letter from Shenandoah Guns with list of firearms from estate of William Mitchell, Jr. stating that these were left to him by his father, Gen. William Mitchell. This gun is listed as a “Fluss Stahl 32 Ga. Shotgun” with SN. Overview of history of life of Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 95% original blue with a few nicks, thinning near forend. Action retains 75% original case color, silvering on fences and bottom. Top lever is silvering at thumb piece. Trigger guard has been re-blued. Wood retains most of its finish, with numerous handling marks and dings. Checkering is slightly worn. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent. 4-38675 MGM59 (9,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1165	$9,200.00	32 GA. GREIFELT BOX LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN FROM THE ESTATE OF GENERAL WILLIAM “BILLY” MITCHELL. SN 28736. Cal. 32 Ga. 24″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Greifelt & Co. Suhl” on raised concave matted game rib with cross bolt extension, and ivory beads. Breeches are engraved “Fluss Stahl F. R. Krupp Essen”. Bbl flats show German nitro proofs for 32 Ga., and proof date 10/23. Dainty box lock action features automatic safety, double triggers, intercepting sears, and cross bolt third fastener. Water table has SN, and Greifelt griffin logo. Action is engraved with 60% coverage of meticulously executed shaded closed scroll with rose bouquet motifs on sides. Trigger guard has matching scroll on bow, and SN on grip. Rather plain walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-11/16″ over ribbed wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at 22 LPI with mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 7.4 oz, LOP 14-11/16″. PROVENANCE: Copy of letter from Shenandoah Guns with list of firearms from estate of William Mitchell, Jr. stating that these were left to him by his father, Gen. William Mitchell. This gun is listed as a “Fluss Stahl 32 Ga. Shotgun” with SN. Overview of history of life of Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 95% original blue with a few nicks, thinning near forend. Action retains 75% original case color, silvering on fences and bottom. Top lever is silvering at thumb piece. Trigger guard has been re-blued. Wood retains most of its finish, with numerous handling marks and dings. Checkering is slightly worn. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent. 4-38675 MGM59 (9,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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