*IMMANUEL MEFFERT HUBERTUS DURAL FRAME VERLING.

Revised: 9/17/2008

Correction. Caliber should read 8x57JRS. The bore diameter is .323”.

*IMMANUEL MEFFERT HUBERTUS DURAL FRAME VERLING. SN 62161. Cal. .22 Hornet/ 8×57 JRS/ 16ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 23-1/2″ Barrels are engraved “Imman. Meffert,” on the right bbl, and “Suhl.” on the left. Top rib/ hornet bbl is finely matted w/ flip-up rear sight and longitudinally dove- tailed silver bead front. There is a rib extension for single Kersten (3rd fastener). Bottom rifle bbl has a sling loop, is stamped “Krupp – Laufstahl”, no. “62161” and has German nitro proofs for 7.9mm and a proof date of 7/34. Shotgun bbls are marked “Krupp – Laufstahl” w/ nitro proofs. The Hornet bbl/ rib is marked on the left side “Krupp – Laufstahl” w/ German nitro (BUG) proofs for 5.4mm. The Dural action is anodized black but has golden highlights, and features double under lugs, single Kersten bolt, bushed strikers, and 4 cocking indicators. Both triggers are set. It has a Greener type side safety. The action is engraved w/ light scroll and line borders and is marked on trigger plate “Hubertus” “Suhl” and “Dural”. The line border engraved trigger guard is stamped w/ SN. Two position bbl selector on the top tang has letters “S” (shot) and “K” (ball) engraved in front and behind it. The plain but dense European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over a serrated horn butt plate. Stock has a cheek piece for right hand shooter, sling loop, sun burst horn grip cap, and 24 LPI checkering w/ line borders. Splinter forend has a Deeley fastener and has wood and checkering to match buttstock. Bore diameter: left -.672, right -.672. Bore restrictions: left -.032, right -.035. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.021. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 11.5oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 97% orig blue w/ few light scratches. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Minor light frosting toward the breech of the 8mm bbl. Few scattered light pits in the throat of the Hornet bbl. Action retains 90-95% of anodized finish w/ few light scratches and handling marks on the top, and a fairly deep ding about 3/16″ x 1/16″ on the trigger plate. Trigger guard and top lever retain 90% blue, thinning at edges. Stocks retain virtually all of their oil finish w/ few nicks and dings from handling. There is a small chip and crack on front of the horn grip cap. Forend checkering is compressed along the bottom left hand side w/ some areas where diamonds are missing on the left. Original butt plate has some moth damage and shrinkage cracks. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Screws are excellent, have all their blue, and appear to be unturned. This is a fantastic example of this rare form, especially considering the Dural frame. 4-37205 MGM58 (12,500-18,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	1297	$0.00	Revised: 9/17/2008 Correction. Caliber should read 8x57JRS. The bore diameter is .323”. IMMANUEL MEFFERT HUBERTUS DURAL FRAME VERLING. SN 62161. Cal. .22 Hornet/ 8×57 JRS/ 16ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 23-1/2″ Barrels are engraved “Imman. Meffert,” on the right bbl, and “Suhl.” on the left. Top rib/ hornet bbl is finely matted w/ flip-up rear sight and longitudinally dove- tailed silver bead front. There is a rib extension for single Kersten (3rd fastener). Bottom rifle bbl has a sling loop, is stamped “Krupp – Laufstahl”, no. “62161” and has German nitro proofs for 7.9mm and a proof date of 7/34. Shotgun bbls are marked “Krupp – Laufstahl” w/ nitro proofs. The Hornet bbl/ rib is marked on the left side “Krupp – Laufstahl” w/ German nitro (BUG) proofs for 5.4mm. The Dural action is anodized black but has golden highlights, and features double under lugs, single Kersten bolt, bushed strikers, and 4 cocking indicators. Both triggers are set. It has a Greener type side safety. The action is engraved w/ light scroll and line borders and is marked on trigger plate “Hubertus” “Suhl” and “Dural”. The line border engraved trigger guard is stamped w/ SN. Two position bbl selector on the top tang has letters “S” (shot) and “K” (ball) engraved in front and behind it. The plain but dense European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over a serrated horn butt plate. Stock has a cheek piece for right hand shooter, sling loop, sun burst horn grip cap, and 24 LPI checkering w/ line borders. Splinter forend has a Deeley fastener and has wood and checkering to match buttstock. Bore diameter: left -.672, right -.672. Bore restrictions: left -.032, right -.035. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.021. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 11.5oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 97% orig blue w/ few light scratches. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Minor light frosting toward the breech of the 8mm bbl. Few scattered light pits in the throat of the Hornet bbl. Action retains 90-95% of anodized finish w/ few light scratches and handling marks on the top, and a fairly deep ding about 3/16″ x 1/16″ on the trigger plate. Trigger guard and top lever retain 90% blue, thinning at edges. Stocks retain virtually all of their oil finish w/ few nicks and dings from handling. There is a small chip and crack on front of the horn grip cap. Forend checkering is compressed along the bottom left hand side w/ some areas where diamonds are missing on the left. Original butt plate has some moth damage and shrinkage cracks. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Screws are excellent, have all their blue, and appear to be unturned. This is a fantastic example of this rare form, especially considering the Dural frame. 4-37205 MGM58 (12,500-18,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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