UNUSUAL HIGH GRADE E. BLANCKE TRIGGER PLATE/ NEEDLE FIRE GAME GUN.

UNUSUAL HIGH GRADE E. BLANCKE TRIGGER PLATE/ NEEDLE FIRE GAME GUN. SN NSN. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This innovative design incorporates a locking system as often found on guns by Collath with its side swing opening/ cocking lever, and what was to become the Blitz system of trigger plate actions. In this instance the close set hammers powered by rear mounted springs engage long firing pins as found on needle-fire guns from only a decade before this fine early gun was made. Mechanism has a removable steel cover allowing easy access for cleaning and maintenance. This gun has 31-1/2″ beautifully patterned etched Damascus bbls with “E. Blancke in Naumburg a/ S” inlaid in gold on raised concave game rib. Two gold bands are around breeches. Bbls mount to action with removable pin through tip of forend and disengage from breech face by sliding forward approx 1/2″ and then tipping down. A square lug extends from bottom of breechface with a round lug screwed into top. These mate with standing breech and form a very strong breeching system. Slim action with its horn covered opening/ cocking lever has large toggle safety mounted in front of beautifully file sculpted steel trigger guard with scroll carved horn grip. Action, trigger guard, and lock cover are beautifully engraved with well cut open acanthus scroll outlining semi-relief vignettes of game in various woodland settings. A rabbit scampers across left side of action, while a fox waits patiently on right. Lock cover depicts a nicely rendered doe with large gnarled tree trunk and bush in background. Fine crotch figured European walnut buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over ebony buttplate. Elliptical shadow line right hand cheek rest has relief acanthus carved rear transition. 18 LPI point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Nicely filed sling mounting button is on toe line, with a corresponding sling loop attached to bbls. Bore diameter: left -.667, right -.668. Bore restrictions: left -.000, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their striking silver etched finish with dark background. There is some browning toward breech ends, mostly on left bbl. Action is mostly silver gray with traces of orig case color in protected areas. It appears as if this gun has been stored for many years, and may profit from cleaning. Stocks retain most of their French polish finish, darkened where rubbed through, and with many minor marks and scratches from handling and use. Face of cheek rest is especially marked. Horn of opening lever has 1/2″ crack at rear, and shows some moth damage. Horn of grip is excellent. Buttplate is under wood of buttstock and is possibly a replacement, though of a correct style. Left bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Right bore shows considerable pitting throughout. Action is tight. Mechanism is crisp. A very finely made and finished gun. 4-42229 MGM105 (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	1405	$4,025.00	UNUSUAL HIGH GRADE E. BLANCKE TRIGGER PLATE/ NEEDLE FIRE GAME GUN. SN NSN. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This innovative design incorporates a locking system as often found on guns by Collath with its side swing opening/ cocking lever, and what was to become the Blitz system of trigger plate actions. In this instance the close set hammers powered by rear mounted springs engage long firing pins as found on needle-fire guns from only a decade before this fine early gun was made. Mechanism has a removable steel cover allowing easy access for cleaning and maintenance. This gun has 31-1/2″ beautifully patterned etched Damascus bbls with “E. Blancke in Naumburg a/ S” inlaid in gold on raised concave game rib. Two gold bands are around breeches. Bbls mount to action with removable pin through tip of forend and disengage from breech face by sliding forward approx 1/2″ and then tipping down. A square lug extends from bottom of breechface with a round lug screwed into top. These mate with standing breech and form a very strong breeching system. Slim action with its horn covered opening/ cocking lever has large toggle safety mounted in front of beautifully file sculpted steel trigger guard with scroll carved horn grip. Action, trigger guard, and lock cover are beautifully engraved with well cut open acanthus scroll outlining semi-relief vignettes of game in various woodland settings. A rabbit scampers across left side of action, while a fox waits patiently on right. Lock cover depicts a nicely rendered doe with large gnarled tree trunk and bush in background. Fine crotch figured European walnut buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over ebony buttplate. Elliptical shadow line right hand cheek rest has relief acanthus carved rear transition. 18 LPI point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Nicely filed sling mounting button is on toe line, with a corresponding sling loop attached to bbls. Bore diameter: left -.667, right -.668. Bore restrictions: left -.000, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their striking silver etched finish with dark background. There is some browning toward breech ends, mostly on left bbl. Action is mostly silver gray with traces of orig case color in protected areas. It appears as if this gun has been stored for many years, and may profit from cleaning. Stocks retain most of their French polish finish, darkened where rubbed through, and with many minor marks and scratches from handling and use. Face of cheek rest is especially marked. Horn of opening lever has 1/2″ crack at rear, and shows some moth damage. Horn of grip is excellent. Buttplate is under wood of buttstock and is possibly a replacement, though of a correct style. Left bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Right bore shows considerable pitting throughout. Action is tight. Mechanism is crisp. A very finely made and finished gun. 4-42229 MGM105 (3,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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