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1427
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$17,250.00
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*KRIEGHOFF ULM PRIMUS PINLESS SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA COMBINATION BARRELS, CASE AND SCOPE. SN 68010. Cal. 7 x 65R and 16 ga over 6.5 x 57. This type of very fine rifle was discontinued in 2004 with a manufacturers suggested retail of $26,000.00 not including scope and extra combination barrels. 25″ Rifle bbls feature patented adjustment mechanism, matted quarter rib, with two position toggling rear express sight, claw bases, and fine scroll engraving on mono-block. Mono-block is stamped with proofs and caliber. Bottom bbls are stamped with SN and “Bohler*Antinit”. 25″ Combination bbls are 16 ga. over 6.5 X 57R, with full length matted top rib with same sighting arrangement as rifle bbls. Coin finished double Kirston action features pin cocking indicators, non-automatic safety, pinless back action hand-detachable sidelocks have gold-plated internals. Removable screw has hinged cover. Triggers and safety are gold-plated, and front trigger is set. Trigger guard is of horn, and blued top lever has initials “EH” inlaid in silver. Action and lockplates have full coverage of very finely cut large open shaded scroll, as counterpoint to detailed semi-relief game scenes on each side. Left side depicts bellowing stag strolling through open woodlands in company with 3 does; right side portrays fox having captured a duck, with trio of other ducks flushing. Bottom of action has full coverage of scroll with “Krieghoff Ulm-Primus” upon banner. Fine flesh-toned European walnut buttstock shows very fine dark streaks and slight figure. Stock features Bavarian right hand cheekpiece, skip-line point pattern checkering, capped full pistol grip, and terminates in open-sided black “White Line” pad. Deep relief oak leaf and acorn carving is on butt, right side of which shows large vignette with head of wild boar in stippled background. Each bbl set has its own matching forend with Deeley releases. Rifle bbls: Drop at heel: Approx. 3″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 8 oz. Combination bbls: Bore diameter: top -.667. Bore restrictions: top -.024. Wall thickness: top -.032. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 9 oz. Very fine Zeiss Diatal-ZM 8 X 56 scope with 3 post reticle mounts to combination bbls only. High quality leather case with stitched leather corners has stitched on “Outre” medallion on lid. Interior is lined in dark green felt with provision for both bbl sets. Hinged compartment contains exterior straps, and second set of scope rings. There is no provision in case for scope. PROVENANCE: Letter from Krieghoff International with replacement value of $59,995.00 dated 12/14/2010. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain virtually all their orig blue. Double rifle bbls show some fading in front of rib, and marks on central regulating dovetail. Bores are excellent. Action and lockplates retain nearly all of their coin finish, which has darkened slightly. Stocks retain nearly all of a rubbed oil finish, with some extra oil in checkering. Scope is excellent with brilliant optics. Case is excellent. 4-42227 MGM3 (11,000-15,000)
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. |