*BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE 1, 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 76155. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Special steel bbls. Chambers marked 2-3/4″. Chokes marked mod/full. Full length low profile ventilated matted top rib with steel front bead. Gold plated SST, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Buttstock is RKLT configuration checkered in 2-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning HRBP. Rnd nose forearm checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Blued receiver is engraved in standard Grade 1 floral scroll pattern. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls and receiver retain approximately 95% blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are sound and retain more than 90% orig finish with a couple areas of scratches and finish loss on butt. Buttplate with minor chipping and worm holes. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are fine. 52590-10 JSL (1,250-1,750) C&R – Lot 2632

*BROWNING CITORI SPECIAL STEEL 12 GA GAME SHOTGUN.

SN 10285NP153. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ steel bbls, 3″ chambers. Invector plus chokes. Low profile ventilated matted top rib with steel front bead. Gold-plated SST automatic ejectors, non auto safety. Round knob pistol grip walnut butt stock checkered in 3-pt pattern with 14 1/4″ LOP over Browning waffle pad. Large forearm with glued Deeley release. Blued receiver with light scroll engraving. WEIGHT 8 lbs. CONDITION: Very fine as lightly field used. Retains approximately 97% finish to both wood and metal. Stocks are sound, bores are bright and shiny and mechanics are crisp. 52590-8 JSL (750-1,250) – Lot 2633

*BROWNING A-5 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 3Z71325. Cal. 20 ga. 25″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choke marked skeet. Full length matted ventilated top rib with steel front bead. Round knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with 14-1/8″ LOP over Browning HRBP. Forearm checkered in 4-point pattern. Receiver is lightly scroll and floral engraved. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 4 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Receiver and bbl retaining approximately 80% orig blued finish with minor hunting wear. Buttstock finish shows handling marks and crazing. Forearm retains nearly all of a restored finish. Bore is good and should clean to excellent. Mechanics are fine. A good solid 20 ga hunting gun. 51890-2 JSL (700-1,000) C&R – Lot 2634

*SPORTY BROWNING MODEL 42, 410 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 03545NZ882. Cal. 410 ga. 25-1/2″ Bbl. 3″ chambers. Choke full. Lined ventilated top rib with steel front bead. Blued receiver and bbls. Checkered walnut stocks with 14″ LOP over Browning HRBP. All visible SN’s match. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 7 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Very minor handling marks and minor high point edge wear. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. 52253-5 JSL (1,250-1,750) – Lot 2635

*AS NEW PAIR OF BROWNING SMALL BORE PUMP SHOTGUNS A MODEL 42 IN 410 GAUGE AND A MODEL 12 IN 20 GAUGE.

1) BROWNING 12. SN 02075NM872. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choke marked mod. 26″ bbl with ventilated rib and steel front bead. Capped pistol grip buttstock with 14″ LOP over Browning HRBP. Checkered forearm. All visible SN’s match. With orig box. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Likely test fired only. Bore is brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. 2) BROWNING 42. SN 02075NZ882. Cal. 410 ga. 26″ bbl. 3″ chamber. Choke marked full. Ventilated rib with steel front bead. Checkered walnut buttstock with 14″ LOP over Browning HRBP. Checkered forearm. Factory orig sticker still applied of left side of frame and info card attached to trigger guard. Accompanying this box is an orig Browning box. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Factory test fired only. Bore is brilliant. Mechanics are crisp. 51873-31, 51873-32 JSL (800-1,200) – Lot 2636

*CUSTOM BROWNING SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN WITH DOUBLE RIFLE BARRELS AND SCOPE.

SN 32039V4. Cal. 20 ga and 30-06. 26-1/2″ 20 ga OU bbls, marked for IC and Mod, and are mounted with narrow, ventilated rib. Custom (possibly Browning) 24″ 30-06 dbl rifle bbls are stamped with Browning info and caliber along with “Made in Belgium” in non standard font. Rifle bbls are fitted with quarter rib and QD scope mounts. Coin finished action is engraved with full coverage large open shaded scroll surrounding vignettes of big game, with moose on left, bear on right, and Big Horn ram on bottom. Engravers initials “LB” are under moose scene. Browning 5 X scope is in QD extended rings. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its factory style finishes on wood and metal. Scope is excellent. 51816-1 MGM (6,500-9,500) C&R – Lot 2637

*GORGEOUS HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION BROWNING SUPERPOSED CENTENNIAL SET WITH CASE

SN 1878C-147. Bbl set #1:.30-06 cal. 24″ rnd bbls with flip-up rear sight and ramp front sight. Bbl set #2: 20 ga 3″ chambers chokes marked mod/full. 26″ bbls with low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated SST, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with 14-1/8″ length of pull over original Browning buttplate. Both forends checkered in 4-point patterns with Schnabel tips. Receiver is beautifully engraved and signed “R.Bee” on left side with large gold inlaid elk on left and flying quail in gold on right both in game scenes surrounded by lightly cut scroll engraving. Bottom of frame with portrait of John Browning and Centennial dates, and engraved “Browning Centennial”. All visible SN’s match. Housed in its orig wooden presentation case and what appears to be orig outer shipping box. WEIGHT: bbl set #1: 7lb 1oz; bbl set #2: 5lb 14oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retaining virtually all orig finish to both wood and metal with some minor staining noted around frame from storage not from any substantial use. Consignor states he purchased this new and has never fired it. Stocks are quite crisp, riffling is strong, and bores in shotgun bbl are bright and shiny. Case is extremely fine. Outer box shows quite about a wear with corner separated although appears mostly all present. Mechanics are crisp. 52478-1 JSL (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2638

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*BROWNING SUPERPOSED “CONTINENTAL SET” DOUBLE RIFLE IN 9.3 X 74R, WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 224PY01161. Cal. 9.3 x 74R. 24″ Browning marked rifle bbls with quarter rib, are fitted with claw bases. 26″ 20 ga bbls with ventilated rib are marked for IC and IMod. Blued superlight type action is engraved with grade “1” style scroll. Nicely figured American walnut straight grip stock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning buttplate. Removable schnabeled forend serves both bbl sets. Rifle is fitted with sling loops. Shotgun: Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun is housed in brown vinyl case with faux fleece interior. CONDITION: Excellent, with scant evidence of having been fired, with some light handling and assembly marks. Mechanically excellent. Case is good. A very scarce Browning in this caliber. 52625-21 MGM (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2639

*KRIEGHOFF CLASSIC “BIG FIVE” DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SWAROVSKI SCOPE AND CASE.

SN 99798. Cal. 500/416 Nitro. 23-5/8″ BBls are fitted with quarter rib holding one standing leaf rear sight and Krieghoff’s QD scope mounts. Coin finished proprietary action with tang mounted cocking slide features double triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of well cut large shaded scroll. Bottom is marked “KRIEGHOFF CLASSIC”. Streaked and lightly figured European walnut buttstock with swept right hand cheekpiece and right hand palm swell, has mercury recoil reducer, and measures 14-3/4″ over thin black pad. Matching schnabeled semi-beavertail forend has Deeley type release. Rifle is fitted with Swarovski Habicht 1.25 – 4 X 30 mm scope with 2-color duplex reticle in Krieghoff QD mount. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Weight: 11 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Blue vinyl case with stitched leather corners is lined in black ballistic cloth, with leather Krieghoff label in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, lightly used, perhaps one safari, with a few light marks, mostly in buttstock. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent with a couple of light marks on exterior, optically clear. Case is excellent. 52625-19 MGM (8,000-10,000) – Lot 2640

◊*KRIEGHOFF CLASSIC DOUBLE RIFLE.

SN 020611. Cal. 375 Flanged Mag. Bbls are 23-1/2″ fitted with extractors. Left bbl has Kreighoff, Ottsville, PA import marks. Red fiber optic ramp mounted front sight and quarter rib with V-notch fiber optic rear sight. Satin finished boxlock action with tasteful scroll engraving. Action features top tang cocking lever and dbl triggers. Schnable tipped foreend and pistol grip cheek piece stock of fancy walnut with hand checkering. Toe line has rear swivel base and nameplate with the initials “SMD”. Front swivel is bbl mounted, LOP is 15-5/8″ over after market Kick-Eez pad and 1/4″ black spacer. Weight is 10 lbs., 3.6 oz. SN’s on receiver bbl and forearm match. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and action retain over 98% orig finish. Wood shows a few small scratches and marks. Mechanics are fine, bores are bright with strong rifling. 52625-5 DS (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2641

◊*MERKEL 961L DOUBLE RIFLE DRILLING.

SN 355271. Cal. 9.3×74 R/20 G. Bbls are 21-5/8″, fitted with extractors. Both upper bbls are rifled, lower bbl is 20 ga with 3″ chamber and fixed mod choke. Red fiber optic blade front sight with fiber optic U-notch rear sight, quarter rib is equipped with scope bases. Bright finished steel boxlock action features dbl underbite with greener crossbolt lock. Top tang with cocking lever extends over comb. Driven hunt dbl triggers, front trigger serves as a single trigger for both rifle bbls. Schnable tipped forearm and pistol grip cheek piece stock with hog back comb of thin shell walnut. Grip cap has engraved insert with gold initials “DV”. Toe line has rear swing swivel while front swing swivel is bbl mounted. LOP is 14-1/2″ over solid black rifle pad. Receiver, bbl and forearm have matching numbers. Weight is 7 lbs., 6.8 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and action retain over 98% orig finish. Wood shows a few small scratches. Mechanics are crisp. All bores are bright and shiny. 52625-3 DS (8,000-10,000) – Lot 2642

◊*HIGH-GRADE KREIGHOFF OVER UNDER RIFLE.

SN 723832. Cal. 375 H&H Mag. 25″ bbls of Bohler special steel with open side ribs. Ramp mounted blade front sight. Quarter rib holds fixed U notch rear side and bases for claw mount scope. Carl Zeiss Diavari-V 1.5-6X scope with European 3 post reticle. Side plated action features cross bolt, cocking indicators, with gold plated cocking levers and dbl under lug locking bolts. Satin gray finished action has full coverage Arabesque scroll engraving. Gold plated dbl triggers, front trigger is set. Finger groove forearm and pistol grip cheek piece stock of fancy thin shell walnut with hand checkering surrounded by relief carved vine type foliate scroll. Engraved steel grip cap has gold initials “WK”. Left side of stock behind cheek piece has deep relief carving with game scene featuring Grizzly bear. Front sling swivel is bbl mounted. LOP is 15-1/8″ over Pachmayr pad. Receiver, bbl and forearm have matching SN’s. Weight is 11 lbs., 5.8 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and action retain over 95% blue. Wood shows small spots of finish loss with scattered small marks. Stock has hairline crack behind right lock plate. Mechanics are fine. Bores are bright with strong rifling. Scope has bright optics. 52625-11 DS (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2643

*KREIGHOFF TECK O/U TWO BARREL SET COMBINATION GUN.

SN 74993. Cal. 300 Win Mag. 25″ bbls of super-chromium steel with selective ejectors. Ramp mounted bead front sight. Quarter rib has open dove tail for rear sight with bases for scope mounts. Zeiss Diavari VM 3-12 X56 matte finished scope with European 3-post reticle. Second bbl is 25″ of Bohler special steel with extractors. Over bbl is 12 ga with 2-3/4″ chamber. Lower bbl is chambered for 6.5X57R mm. Full length solid rib with blade front sight, folding leaf rear sight and claw type scope mounts. Zeiss Diavari-Z 3-12 X56 matte finished scope with European 3-post reticle. Satin nickel finished box lock action with dbl under lug and cross bolt locks and cocking indicators. Action both forearm irons and breech section of bbls have borderline engraving with scroll highlights. Dbl set triggers, front trigger is set. Both bbls have individual checkered walnut forearms.Checkering is surrounded by deep relief oak leaf carving with initials “RK”. Checkered pistol grip walnut stock with European comb. Stock features black plastic grip cap, sling swivels, hand checkering and panels of deep relief oak leaf carving on ears and both sides of butt. LOP is 14 1/4″ over checkered plastic butt plate. Both bbls, forearms and action have matching numbers. Weight with .300 Win Mag. Bbls. 9 lbs., 15.8 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Action in both bbls retain 98% orig finish. Stock and forearms show scattered handling marks. Mechanics are fine. All bores are bright and fine. Scopes have bright optics. 52625-10 DS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2644

*KREIGHOFF TECK O/U RIFLE.

SN 68217. Cal. 9.3x74mmR. 25″ bbls of Krupp special steel with open side ribs and adjustable point of impact. Ramp mounted blade front sight. Quarter rib with fixed U notch rear sight and bases for claw mounts. Carl Zeiss Diavari 1.5-6x gloss finished scope with 3-post reticle. Satin finished boxlock action with dbl underbite and crossbolt locks. Action features scroll engraving, cocking indicators, top tang safety and synthetic horn type trigger guard. Receiver, bbl and forearm have matching SN’s. Forearm and capped pistol grip walnut stock with hog back comb, European shadow line cheekpiece, hand checkering and sling swivels. LOP is 14-1/8″ over aftermarket Pachmayr Presentation White Line black pad. Weight with scope 8 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal retains over 98% orig finish. Stock finish shows light fading with scattered small scratches and marks. Mechanics are crisp. Very good bright bores. Scope has clear bright optics. 52625-12 DS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2645

*KREIGHOFF ULTRA O/U RIFLE.

SN 020366. Cal. 8×75 RS. 23-5/8″ bbls. Ramp mounted orange fiber optic front sight. Quarter rib holds fiber optic V notch rear sight and scope bases. Bbls are equipped with wedge at front of forearm for point of impact adjustment. Satin finished boxlock action with top tang cocking lever. Dbl triggers. Extractors. Schnable tipped forearm and pistol grip stock of burl figured thin shell walnut with vivid dark streaking. Stocks feature hog back comb, fluted European style cheekpiece, hand checkering and sling swivel. Front swivel is bbl mounted. LOP is 14-3/4″ over Pachmayr solid black presentation pad. Frame and bbl have matching SN’s. Weight 8 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. 99% metal finish. Stock shows scratches and small dents. Mechanics are crisp. Very good bright bore. 52625-2 DS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2646

*UNUSUAL KRIEGHOFF “TRUMPF PRIMUS” DURAL FRAME DRILLING WITH SCOPE AND SUB-CALIBER INSERT.

SN 63746. Cal. 16/ 16/ 7x57R. 25″ Bbls with full length rib have pop-up rear sight and are fitted with claw scope bases. Right bbl is fitted with sub-caliber insert for 22 long rifle. Lightweight Blitz Dural action with ornamental sideplates and Krieghoff rifle bbl cocking slide on top tang, features pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers (front set). Action and sideplates are engraved with full coverage shaded acanthus with game scenes on plates; stag and hind are in alpine meadow on left side, with roebuck and doe in open woodlands on right. Krieghoff nomenclature is on bottom of action. Trigger guard is of horn. Strikingly fiddle figured and nicely streaked oil finished European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock with right hand cheekpiece and skip line checkering measures 14″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Matching small forend has Deeley release. A Hensoldt Diavari – D 1.5 – 6X rail scope with three post reticle is fitted with claw mounts. Bore diameter: left -.670, right – .677. Bore restrictions: left – .032 (full), right – .025 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .035, right – .030. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-15/16″. Neutral cast. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain approx 85% orig blue. Dural finish still bright. Stocks refinished in oil over some light marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Scope shows considerable external wear. Optically clear. 52625-13 MGM (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2647

*KREIGHOFF TRUMPF GRADE DURAL FRAME DRILLING.

SN 80155. Cal. 12 ga/30R Blazer. 25″ bbls of Bohler special steel. Shotgun bbls have 2-3/4″ chambers with fixed Full and Full chokes. Blade front sight with cocking lever operated folding leaf rear sight. Zeiss Diatal-Z 56mm scope with European 3-post reticle on claw mounts. Satin finish Dural boxlock action with dbl bite and Greener crossbolt locks. Top tang has cocking indicators, sliding safety on left side and center mounted manual cocking lever. Dbl triggers, front trigger is set. Extractors. Receiver, bbls and forearm have matching SN’s. Walnut forearm with relief carved screaming eagle at tip has feather bordered checkering along bottom. Walnut stock with hog back comb, European shadow line cheekpiece, hard rubber grip cap and swivels with European sling. Left side of stock features deep relief carving of open winged hawk sitting on hand of smiling woman with braided hair. Carving sweeps over comb and around cheekpiece with incised carved lines at wrist and ears. Imitation horn trigger guard. LOP is 14-1/4″ over orig buttplate. Weight with scope 8 lbs. 5.8 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retains over 99% wood and metal finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright bores. Scope has clear bright optics. 52625-1 DS (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2648

*F. W. HEYM OVER-UNDER EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 55265. (1976) Cal. 9.3 x 74R. 25″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with full length matted rib and marked “HEYM, MUENNERSTADT” on rib. Rib is fitted with claw bases and single standing rear sight. Top bbl is stamped with steel type and “MADE IN W – GERMANY”. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with German proofs with date of 8/76. Coin finished OU double Kersten Blitz action has shaped back and features non-automatic tang safety, pin cocking indicator, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with 60% coverage acanthus scroll surrounding vignettes of game, with a running boar on left side, and running stag on right. Bottom of action is marked with makers name. Plain European walnut white line capped pistol grip hogback comb buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over ribbed composition buttplate with white line spacer. Stock features shadow line right hand cheekpiece and skip line checkering at grip. Matching full one piece forend has Deeley release. A B. Nickel 2.5 X scope with duplex reticle is in claw rings. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″”, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining approx 95% of all orig factory finishes with some light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically good. Ejectors are strong and in time. Scope is excellent, optically clear. 52195-2 (4,000-6,500) – Lot 2649

*E. KERNER AND SONS BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE.

SN 15280. Cal. 9.3 x 74R. 25-1/4″ Dovetailed bbls fitted with full length matted rib mounting claw scope bases and one standing, one folding leaf rear sight, has gold bead in raised front portion of rib. Tops of bbls are engraved with makers name and “Suhl”. Bbl flats are stamped with 10/27 imperial nitro proofs for 93/74, bottoms of bbls with steel info, SN, and Kerner logo. A narrow sling loop is soldered to bottom bbls. French gray scallop backed boxlock action with side safety features pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, reinforcing bolsters to frame, and dbl triggers (both set). Action is engraved in near full coverage large Germanic foliate scroll with punch dot background surrounding vignettes of game on sides of action with a hound in stand-off with roebuck on left, and a pair of running boar on right. Trigger guard is of horn. Lightly figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silver type pad, and features small shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip, and a cartridge trap with space for 4 cartridges along with a sling loop, on toe line. Matching splinter forend with small inset horn tip has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Home made red vinyl covered case contains a cleaning rod and a box of Norma ammunition. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbls retain 80% orig blue with numerous light marks. Action retains most of its french gray, silvered on high areas from hand wear. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with numerous scratches, both deep and shallow, and some added oil on butt. Checkering somewhat worn. Bores are very fine, slightly darkened. Action is tight. Mechanically good. Case is good. 52187-1 (3,500-5,000) C&R – Lot 2650

*FINELY ENGRAVED BSW (SIMSON) OVER-UNDER EJECTOR RIFLE/ SHOTGUN WITH DOUBLE SHOTGUN BARRELS AND KAHLES SCOPE, RETAILED BY STAMPFLI OF LUZERN, WITH CASE.

SN 54921. Cal. 12 ga/ 8x57R. 24-1/2″ Rifle/ shotgun bbls with full length rib fitted with folding rear sight and claw bases are marked with Stampfli name and address on top bbl. 29-1/2″ OU shotgun bbls with full length matted rib, are marked “SIMSON SUHL” on rib, and with Stampfli markings on left of mono-bloc. Coin finished sideplated double Kersten Blitz action with non-automatic tang safety and double triggers (front set), is finely engraved with very well cut open shaded scroll surrounding vignettes of game; alert roebuck on bottom of action, left lockplate portrays pointer retrieving bird while a pair of rabbits scamper off in foreground. Right lock depicts a fox with grouse in mouth as three of its cohorts flush in foreground. Fences and reinforcing bolsters are deep relief carved with exceptionally well rendered oak leaves. Relatively plain European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over composition Simson buttplate. Stock features skip line checkering and right hand cheekpiece. Matching bottom portion of 3-pc ejector forend with Deeley release services both bbl sets. Kahles Helia C 1.5 – 6 X rail scope with 30 mm tube and crosshair and three point reticle is in claw rings. Rifle/ Shotgun BBls: Bore diameter: top -.731. Bore restrictions: top – .037 (extra full). OU Rifle shotgun bbls :Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom – .724. Bore restrictions: top – .040 (extra full), bottom – .030 (full). Wall thickness: top – .035, bottom – .036. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Cast about 1/4″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Green vinyl case with tan leather trim is lined in green velvet. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, with only a few light handling marks in all finishes. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Scope is near new, optically clear. Case is excellent. An attractive useful combo. 52625-20 MGM (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 2651

*LIGHTWEIGHT AUSTRIAN KIPLAUF ON HERREN SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK ACTION WITH SCOPE.

SN 576.67. Cal. 6.5x57R. 23-1/2″ Lightweight round bbl is fitted with single standing leaf rear sight and claw scope bases. Bbl and action are stamped with Ferlach proofs. Coin finished compact Heeren action with their unique cocking/ trigger system is nicely engraved with full coverage scrolling acanthus surrounding game scenes of stag and hind on left and two chamois on right sides. Nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip slightly hogbacked stock with Tyrolean cheekpiece measures 13-7/8″ over open sided Pachmayr white line pad. Matching forend with contrasting tip is screwed to bbl. Kahles Helia – Super 6X scope with three post reticle is in soldered on claw rings. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, with only a few light handling marks, mostly in wood finishes. Bore is excellent. Scope is fine with some marks. Optically clear. 52625-4 MGM (3,500-5,000) – Lot 2652

*LIGHTWEIGHT OVER – UNDER EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE BY FRANZ SODIA WITH SCOPE.

SN 20932. Cal. 9.3 x 74R. 23-3/4″ Bbls are fitted with full length rib, central portion cut away forming quarter rib and front sight base. Quarter rib holds folding leaf sight and claw bases. Coin finished double Kersten scallop backed OU action features automatic safety and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with 80% coverage varying sized scroll surrounding game scenes; running stag on left, and boar on right. Makers name and address are on bottom of action. Well figured European walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over partially checkered wood butt. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley release. Swarovski Tirol 4X scope with 3 post reticle is in soldered on claw rings. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Neutral cast. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all orig factory finishes on wood and metal, with numerous marks and light scratches, mostly in wood finish. Coin finish of action is darkening a bit from accumulated oil. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Scope is fine, with a few light stains and marks. Optically clear. 52625-16 MGM (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2653

*HIGH QUALITY ATTRACTIVE UNMARKED DRILLING WITH 30-30 RIFLE BARREL.

SN 29016. Cal. 16/ 16/ 30-30. 26″ Bbls with full length matted rib and pop-up rear sight are stamped with August 1924 German proofs. Case hardened scallop backed boxlock action with side safety, features crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips, cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with well cut shaded acanthus scroll surrounding game scenes; pointer and pheasant on left side of action, and fox and flushing duck on right. Very attractive fiddle figured and lightly streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over basket weave buttplate. Trigger guard is of horn. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.667, right – .667. Bore restrictions: left – .034 (full), right – .024 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .024. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue. Action has lots of orig color, pleasingly silvered at high points. Stocks nicely oil refinished over a few marks and with some light subsequent marks, checkering competently re-cut. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. 52668-3 MGM (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 2654

*HIGH GRADE POST WAR MERKEL DRILLING WITH SCOPE AND SMALL CALIBER BARREL INSERT.

SN 265230. Cal. 12/ 12/ 9.3x74R. 24-3/4″ Bbls have full length matted rib with pop-up rear sight and claw scope bases. Coin finished Blitz action features side safety, tang mounted rifle selector, pin cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with 80% coverage scroll within geometric borders surrounding game scenes; running stag on left, and pair of ducks on right. Nicely streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock with right hand cheekpiece measures 14-3/8″ over composition buttplate. Matching forend has Deeley release. Kahles Helia S 6X scope with duplex reticle is in soldered on claw rings. Right bbl is fitted with sub-caliber insert for 22 long rifle. Bore diameter: left -.724, right – .729. Bore restrictions: left – .041 (extra full), right – .018 (mod). Drop at heel: approx 3-1/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Cast about 1/4off. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all orig factory finish on all wood and metal surfaces. Coin finish of action darkening due to congealed oil. There are some minor marks and dings in wood finish. Shotgun bores are excellent. Rifle bore has light pitting, with strong, sharp rifling throughout. Scope has a number of marks and scratches. Optically clear. 52625-7 MGM (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 2655

*ORIGINAL SAUER & SOHN GAME SCENE ENGRAVED MODEL 3000 DRILLING.

SN G5692. Cal. 12 ga/222 Rem. 25″ bbls of Krupp special steel. Blade front sight with selector operated folding leaf rear sight. Kahles Helia-Super 3-9×40 gloss finish scope with European 3-post reticle on claw mounts. Satin finished scalloped boxlock action with dbl bites, Greener crossbolt and side clips. Action features cocking indicators, top tang selector and Greener side safety. Full scene engraving features game scenes of fox and ducks on right with deer on left side. Dbl triggers, front trigger is set. Extractors. Beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock of fancy European thin shell walnut. Features include hog back comb, European shadow line cheekpiece, hand checkering, plastic grip cap with white line spacer and sling swivel. LOP is 14-3/8″ over orig buttplate and white line spacer. Receiver, bbls and forearm have matching SN’s. Weight with scope 9 lbs. 5.6 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal retains 98% finish. Scope has thin coat of added finish showing fading and lifted finish around butt from slip on pad. Left side of stock has hairline crack extending from action. Mechanics are crisp. Very good bright bores. Scope has clear optics. 52625-8 DS (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2656