EARLY CHARLES DALY DIAMOND QUALITY SHOT GUN BY H. A. LINDNER WITH CASE.

EARLY CHARLES DALY DIAMOND QUALITY SHOT GUN BY H. A. LINDNER WITH CASE. SN 645. Cal. 12ga. Double trigger. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Fine checkered Damascus bbls are marked “Charles Daly Extra Fine Damascus Barrels Diamond Quality” in an unmatted rectangle in the wide concave beautifully matted rib w/ cross bolt extension. The bottoms of bbls have pre 1896 German black powder proofs and no. “645” on the flats, and the Lindner logo (Crossed pistols surmounted by the initials HAL) on the bottom of the bbls, as well as the number “838”. The case hardened box lock action has double under lugs, and square cross bolt, cocking indicators, and an automatic safety. Engraved w/ beautifully executed shaded scroll w/ “Charles Daly” in a riband on each side. The fences are recessed, and filed in a serpentine pattern. The bottom of the action is engraved w/ a quacking duck standing on a rock. On the floor plate there is a pointer engraved in an oval, and full coverage of shaded scroll. “Safe” is inlaid in gold in front of the safety button. The trigger guard has a scene of a running deer flanked by areas of scroll. Grip area has more scroll and SN “645” in an oval. The tips of the triggers are checkered. The figured and streaked European walnut semi pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over a striated horn butt plate and features a vacant silver oval, an oval of horn inset into the pistol grip, elongated drop points, checkered side panels, and 20 LPI checkering w/ double line border. The splinter forend has a nicely engraved Deeley and Edge fastener, forend iron, and has a horn tip, as well as, checkering to match butt stock. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.032, right -.027. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.040. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight:7 lbs 6.7oz. Original leather case has brass corners, dark rose cloth interior, and original Schoverling, Daly & Gales label. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 95% of their beautifully patterned Damascus finish. Bores are bright and shiny. No visible imperfections. Action retains 20-30% orig case color, the balance turning to silver. Case hardened trigger guard is mostly silver. Top lever retains 50-60% of its orig blue, thinning to silver. Stocks retain 90% of orig finish w/ a few nicks w/ 2 relatively deep but small dents on the left hand side near the oval. Checkering is slightly dirty and worn. Action is tight and on face. Case: exterior leather is dark w/ many cracks, but is serviceable. Lid is partially detached. Straps: one broken, other okay. Old replaced handle is good. Interior partitions are tight. Cloth is good w/ few tears where the action sits. Label is good except for 1″ tear in the lower left. 4-35530 MGM40 (7,000-10,000)

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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	1401	$10,350.00	EARLY CHARLES DALY DIAMOND QUALITY SHOT GUN BY H. A. LINDNER WITH CASE. SN 645. Cal. 12ga. Double trigger. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Fine checkered Damascus bbls are marked “Charles Daly Extra Fine Damascus Barrels Diamond Quality” in an unmatted rectangle in the wide concave beautifully matted rib w/ cross bolt extension. The bottoms of bbls have pre 1896 German black powder proofs and no. “645” on the flats, and the Lindner logo (Crossed pistols surmounted by the initials HAL) on the bottom of the bbls, as well as the number “838”. The case hardened box lock action has double under lugs, and square cross bolt, cocking indicators, and an automatic safety. Engraved w/ beautifully executed shaded scroll w/ “Charles Daly” in a riband on each side. The fences are recessed, and filed in a serpentine pattern. The bottom of the action is engraved w/ a quacking duck standing on a rock. On the floor plate there is a pointer engraved in an oval, and full coverage of shaded scroll. “Safe” is inlaid in gold in front of the safety button. The trigger guard has a scene of a running deer flanked by areas of scroll. Grip area has more scroll and SN “645” in an oval. The tips of the triggers are checkered. The figured and streaked European walnut semi pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over a striated horn butt plate and features a vacant silver oval, an oval of horn inset into the pistol grip, elongated drop points, checkered side panels, and 20 LPI checkering w/ double line border. The splinter forend has a nicely engraved Deeley and Edge fastener, forend iron, and has a horn tip, as well as, checkering to match butt stock. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.032, right -.027. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.040. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight:7 lbs 6.7oz. Original leather case has brass corners, dark rose cloth interior, and original Schoverling, Daly & Gales label. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 95% of their beautifully patterned Damascus finish. Bores are bright and shiny. No visible imperfections. Action retains 20-30% orig case color, the balance turning to silver. Case hardened trigger guard is mostly silver. Top lever retains 50-60% of its orig blue, thinning to silver. Stocks retain 90% of orig finish w/ a few nicks w/ 2 relatively deep but small dents on the left hand side near the oval. Checkering is slightly dirty and worn. Action is tight and on face. Case: exterior leather is dark w/ many cracks, but is serviceable. Lid is partially detached. Straps: one broken, other okay. Old replaced handle is good. Interior partitions are tight. Cloth is good w/ few tears where the action sits. Label is good except for 1″ tear in the lower left. 4-35530 MGM40 (7,000-10,000) 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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