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*H. LEUE SINGLE SHOT KIPLAUF LINED TO 6MM -30-30 IMPROVED, WITH SCOPE.SN 1589. Cal. 6mm 30-30 Improved (Ackley?). 22″ Tapered octagon bbl is fitted with quarter rib mounted with scope on claw bases. A single standing leaf rear sight is fitted, along with front ramp with silver bead. Top of bbl is engraved “H. LEUE HOFBUCHSENMACHER, BERLIN”. Coin finished, scallop-backed, boxlock, tip down, top lever action is fitted with Greener type side safety, and double set triggers. It is engraved with 80% coverage very well cut small Germanic scroll with floral highlights which surrounds well rendered small sized game scenes; stag and hind on left side, and a pair of hounds taking down wild boar on right. Trigger guard is of horn. Wonderfully fiddle figured and nicely streaked European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over checkered horn buttplate and features a large shadow line right hand cheekpiece, inset arrowhead horn drop points, and borderless point pattern checkering. Forestock extends to muzzle and has schnabeled horn tip. Removable portion for takedown has Deeley release, and is fitted with outward pivoting tree hooks to stabilize rifle while taking aim in woodlands. Kahles Helia 4X scope with heavy post and crosshair reticle is in well made claw rings with some scroll engraving to match action. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Also included with rifle are approx 40 loaded cartridges and some empties in plastic boxes. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished, retaining nearly all custom finishes on wood and metal, with a few very light handling marks. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Scope is excellent, optically clear. 50146-2 MGM213 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2574
Auction: Firearms - March 2016 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. |