*VERY FINE R. G. OWEN BOX LOCK GAME GUN ENGRAVED BY RUDOLPH KORNBRATH.

*VERY FINE R. G. OWEN BOX LOCK GAME GUN ENGRAVED BY RUDOLPH KORNBRATH. SN 5329. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ Dovetailed bbls are inlaid in gold “R. G. Owen, Sauquoit, NY” on raised matted concave game rib with cross bolt extension. Bbl flats have German nitro proofs for 12 Ga. with proof date of 8/27. Bottoms of bbls have other proofs and are marked “Roechlings (logo) Spezial”. SN is on bottom of right bbl. Also there’s a monogram “MH”, probably actual gun makers mark, as this also appears on water table. Round bodied box lock double ogee back action features automatic safety, double trigger (front articulated), and Greener cross bolt third fastener. Action is finely engraved with open scroll and rose bouquet motifs. Bouquets on floor plate and trigger guard are in relief, and inlaid in 2 colors of gold. Fences are meticulously fully relief engraved in oak leaf and acorn motif with fine matted background. Top lever also has small 2-color gold inlay of two roses and leaves. All engraving is most likely the work of Rudolph Kornbrath as virtually all of Owen’s work was done by him. Honey colored well figured and mottled Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over ribbed wood butt, and features small vacant gold oval, and 24 LPI checkering with line border. Matching splinter forend has Anson release, and monogram “WFH” inlaid in silver in central open diamond. Forend iron also has one small inlaid gold flower on bottom edge. This is one of many well thought out appointments on this gun, another is that the line borders of the checkering stop three diamonds short of the internal points thereby forming small arrowheads (Owen’s signature)in the checkering pattern. Bore diameter: left -.724, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.047, right -.045. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain virtually all of a high quality re-black. Action retains 40-60% of original case color, turning a pleasing gray brown on bottom, and on fences. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original finish, maintained over the years with a little extra oil rubbed on. Checkering is slightly worn. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent. 4-38477 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	1208	$12,650.00	VERY FINE R. G. OWEN BOX LOCK GAME GUN ENGRAVED BY RUDOLPH KORNBRATH. SN 5329. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ Dovetailed bbls are inlaid in gold “R. G. Owen, Sauquoit, NY” on raised matted concave game rib with cross bolt extension. Bbl flats have German nitro proofs for 12 Ga. with proof date of 8/27. Bottoms of bbls have other proofs and are marked “Roechlings (logo) Spezial”. SN is on bottom of right bbl. Also there’s a monogram “MH”, probably actual gun makers mark, as this also appears on water table. Round bodied box lock double ogee back action features automatic safety, double trigger (front articulated), and Greener cross bolt third fastener. Action is finely engraved with open scroll and rose bouquet motifs. Bouquets on floor plate and trigger guard are in relief, and inlaid in 2 colors of gold. Fences are meticulously fully relief engraved in oak leaf and acorn motif with fine matted background. Top lever also has small 2-color gold inlay of two roses and leaves. All engraving is most likely the work of Rudolph Kornbrath as virtually all of Owen’s work was done by him. Honey colored well figured and mottled Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over ribbed wood butt, and features small vacant gold oval, and 24 LPI checkering with line border. Matching splinter forend has Anson release, and monogram “WFH” inlaid in silver in central open diamond. Forend iron also has one small inlaid gold flower on bottom edge. This is one of many well thought out appointments on this gun, another is that the line borders of the checkering stop three diamonds short of the internal points thereby forming small arrowheads (Owen’s signature)in the checkering pattern. Bore diameter: left -.724, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.047, right -.045. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain virtually all of a high quality re-black. Action retains 40-60% of original case color, turning a pleasing gray brown on bottom, and on fences. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original finish, maintained over the years with a little extra oil rubbed on. Checkering is slightly worn. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent. 4-38477 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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