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1695
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$575.00
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RARE GERMAN MADE CHARLES DALY TEN GAUGE SHOTGUN USING LEFEVER’S PATENT BOLTING AND SIDE COCKING FEATURES.SN 2012. Cal. 10 ga. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 26″ Damascus bbls are engraved with Lefever patent dates and “Charles Daly Fine Damascus Barrels” on broad game rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with crossed pistol logos. SN is on flats. Lefever clone sidelock action features push forward thumbpiece on top tang actuating bolt which engages typical Lefever square shouldered dolls head rib extension. Action is cocked by long side lever on left, and also features typical Lefever cocking indicators and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll within geometric borders. “Charles Daly” is on each lockplate. Nicely marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/8″ over checkered horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with inset composition tip has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.792, right – .792. Bore restrictions: left – .020 (mod), right – .007 flare (cyl). Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .032. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Cast about 1/4″ off. Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Good, as completely refinished. Bbls have fine definition to their twist pattern. Action retains all of its new color over pitting. All metal parts are somewhat deteriorated and poorly polished, edges rounded. Wood refinished with a few light subsequent marks. Checkering re-cut. Bores are pitted throughout. Action is tight. 51980-50 MGM (800-1,200) – Lot 1695
Auction: Firearms - October 2017 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. |