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1254
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$6,325.00 |
*CLASSY .410 ARRIETA MODEL “874” SIDELOCK EJECTOR SELF-OPENING GAME SHOTGUN WITH STRIKING BLUED “FUNERAL” ACTION AND GOLD LINE BORDERS, WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.SN 34146. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26-7/8″ Chopper lump bbls with narrow, swamped game rib, are marked with Arrieta name and address on top of right bbl. There are inlaid gold lines around breech end. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs and bbls are fitted with H&H type self-opening assist spring. Blued small sized sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Borders of action and lockplates have gold inlay borders. On top lever some borders have scroll terminations. Bottom of action is inlaid “ARMAS ARRIETA” and Arrieta double fleur-di-lis logo is in raised gold on trigger guard bow. Strikingly marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over skip line checkered wood butt. Stock also features drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and individual gold initials “J S P” inlet on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.394, right – .390. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Cast: approx 3/8 off. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15″. Tan Spanish leather case with riveted on brass corners, is lined in green felt, and has black leather gold embossed Arrieta label in lid. Case contains 1/2 cleaning rod, spare main spring, and key. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with evidence of very little firing and only a few very minor light handling and assembly marks on all wood and metal surfaces. Exterior of case has a few light marks. Interior is excellent. 52869-3 MGM (5,500-7,500) – Lot 1254 Click here to view provenance |
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1255
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$24,150.00 |
*LOVELY MATCHED PAIR OF BERETTA S3 EELL OVER-UNDER EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUNS HAVING SUPERBLY CUT AND SHADED BAROQUE SCROLL ENGRAVING BY MASSEUZA, WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.SN C05203B/C05204B. Cal. 12 ga. This fine pair of guns, gold inlaid “1” and “2” on bbls, trigger guards and forend latches, have 28″ mono-bloc bbls fitted with matted ventilated ribs. Left sides of bbls are engraved “P. Beretta – ITALY”. Mono-blocs of engine turned sides are stamped with 1978 Italian nitro proofs, grade, and SNs. Sling loops are soldered to bottom bbls. Coin finished low profile uniquely Beretta sidelock OU actions feature gold plated single selective triggers with checkered blades, and gold plated pin ends. Actions are engraved with full coverage beautifully executed large open scrolling acanthus flanked by smaller open scroll and floral highlights. This fine engraving extends to lockplates, as well as blued top levers, which have pierced thumbpieces, and to trigger guards. Top levers are gold inlaid with relief sovereign crowns, and trigger guard bows have relief gold inlaid initials “LRG”. Beretta name and address as well as “BREVETTATO” and “MADE IN ITALY” are on bottom of actions. This fine work is signed by Beretta master engraver “Masseuza”. Very closely matched smoky marbled and somewhat stump figured European walnut swan necked buttstocks measure 14-1/8″ over fully checkered wood butts. Well cut point pattern checkering is at grips. Sling loops matching those on bbls are on toe lines. Matching one piece slim game forends have Deeley type releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom – .727. Bore restrictions: top – .030 (full), bottom – .011 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Gun no. “2“: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom – .727. Bore restrictions: top – .032 (full), bottom – .021 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. Guns are housed in reddish leather two gun case lined in olive green cloth. One gun is housed in each half, and there are flat dividers separating the halves. Accessories include bags for actions and bbls, cleaning cloths, guarantees, and snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with only some very light handling and assembly marks on wood and metal, most notably some light scratches and rubs on left side of buttstock of gun “2”. Guns appear essentially unfired, with little evidence of any halos on breechfaces. Case is fine with some scuffs. Interior is fine. Current retail price for a single gun of this grade is close to $15,000.00, with master engraving adding as much as another $10,000.00. 53022-4 MGM (11,500-16,500) – Lot 1255 |
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1256
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$8,050.00 |
*HANDMADE “TOP OF THE LINE” BERETTA 451 EELL SIDEPLATE EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER SIDE BY SIDE GAME SHOTGUN WITH ROSE AND SCROLL ENGRAVING BY BERTASI, WITH LEG O’ MUTTON CASE.SN H0019. (1970) Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Mono-bloc bbls with matted low-profile ventilated rib are marked “BOEHLER * ANTINIT STEEL” and “P. BERETTA – Gardone V.T.” and “MADE IN ITALY” on left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with 1970 Italian nitro proofs with makers name, grade, SN, and “CHOKE”. A sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Coin finished sideplate action features gold plated single selective trigger, non-automatic safety (S in gold), and disc set strikers. False pin ends are gold plated. Action is engraved with nicely cut semi-relief rose bouquets in a field of nicely cut scroll, all within geometric borders. Makers name and address are in arched device on bottom. Bouquets on fences are in a bit higher relief. Top lever has pierced thumbpiece, and inlaid gold crown. Engravers signature “G. Bertasi” is on trigger plate, and SN is on blued trigger guard tang. Very nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock with slight swan neck, measures 14″ over fully checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a sling loop matching that on bbls, as well as a gold oval engraved with monogram “JGR” (?), are on toe line. Beavertail ejector forend has matching, but more extensive checkering, and Anson type release. Bore diameter: left -.728, right – .727. Bore restrictions: left – .032 (full), right – .012 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left – .036, right – .032. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14″. Gun is accompanied by what appears to be its orig tan leather leg o’ mutton case. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent, showing limited field use, retaining nearly all of its orig blue on bbls. Coin finish of action remains bright. There is silvering on thumbpiece, safety, and edges of trigger guard bow, some wear to gold plating on trigger, and numerous light marks and scratches in wood finish, with some deeper marks on right side of butt. Finish worn through at top rear of left side. Checkering is very lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent with possible hitch in trigger, as it sometimes does not need recoil to set up for second shot. Case is fine. This fairly rare shotgun currently retails at over $18,000.00. 53022-3 MGM (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1256 |
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1257
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$11,500.00 |
*SUPERB TOP-OF-THE-LINE LUIGI FRANCHI “IMPERIALE MONTE CARLO EXTRA” SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER TWO BARREL SET SHOTGUN WITH RELIEF ACANTHUS ENGRAVING BY A. TERZI WITH CASE.SN 15056. (1981) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-7/8″ and 25-5/8″ Chopper lump bbls with slightly raised matted game ribs, are engraved “S. P. A LUIGI FRANCHI BRESCIA” and “MADE IN ITALY” on sides of left bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with 1981 Italian proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, along with Franchi logos. (It is interesting to note that although the bbls match perfectly, there is no date stamp on longer set.) Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Bohler Antinit steel information, “DEMIBLOC”, and with SNs. Coin finished sidelock action has nicely filed beads and fillets, and features non-automatic safety (SIGURA engraved), bushed strikers, and single non-selective trigger stamped “Fabbri”. Water table is stamped with proofs, grade, and importers name and address (Simpson Ltd). Action and lockplates are engraved with attractive semi-relief full coverage of scrolling acanthus leaves and tendrils in a pebbled background. Engravers signature “Terzi A.” is on trigger plate. This engraving extends to top lever,which has pierced crouched gargoyle thumbpiece and to single beaded trigger guard. Near exhibition quality intricately marbled and nicely stump figured European walnut slightly swan necked straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over fully checkered butt, and features drop points, semi-diamond hand with borderless point pattern checkering. Matching semi-Beavertail ejector forend with Anson release has finely inlet gold device in central uncheckered diamond, engraved with grade. 27″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.730, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .041 (extra full), right – .023 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb:1-9/16″ . Cast: approx 3/8″ off. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14″. 25″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.726, right – .728. Bore restrictions: left – .008 (IC), right – .009 (IC). LOP: 14″. What appears to be orig dark brown leather case lined in green felt, contains certificate, instruction booklet, and bags for action and bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new. Appears unfired since proof, with only a few exceptionally faint handling and assembly marks. Mechanically gummed due to long storage, and is in need of a good cleaning. Case is good, with some rubs. This very scarce gun is currently made for Franchi by Beretta, with a retail price of $145,000.00. 53022-2 MGM (9,500-15,500) – Lot 1257 |
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1258
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$19,550.00 |
*VERY FINE 20 GAUGE FLLI RIZZINI R2 BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH BULINO GAME SCENES BY PATELLI WITH CASE.SN 1870. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Beautifully struck 26″ chopper lump bbls are engraved “Flli RIZZINI MAGNO V.T.” on slightly swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1984 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Coin finished boxlock action has ogee filed into back and is fitted with unique removable floorplate to aid in cleaning. Action also features non-automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with very well cut large acanthus scroll flourishes surrounding a field of small scroll with rose bouquets at centers. This interesting embellishment surrounds nicely detailed Bulino renderings of feathered game; chukar partridge on bottom of action, flushing pheasant on left side, and a pair of flying grouse on right. Each of these scenes is signed by noted engraver “Patelli” whose signature also appears after “INC” on trigger plate, meaning he was also responsible for the well done scroll, which extends to small bow trigger guard which has SN on tang. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt. Borderless point pattern checkering is on semi-diamond hand. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: top -.621, bottom – .620. Bore restrictions: top – .020 (mod), bottom – .008 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Cast: approx 1/8 off. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Tan leather case by Nizzoli is lined in burgundy cloth, has Rizzini label in lid, and contains an aluminum cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Certificate. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with very faint firing halos on breechface and only a few light handling marks in wood of butt. Checkering still light in color. Mechanically excellent. Case leather is excellent, with a few marks and rubs. Interior is excellent. These exceptional boxlock guns have not been made since 1995. 52917-1 MGM (7,000-10,000) – Lot 1258 Click here to view provenance |
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1260
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$12,650.00 |
*KRIEGHOFF K80 WITH “PARCOURS SPECIAL” ENGRAVING TWO BARREL SET TARGET SHOTGUN.SN 011756. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with screw chokes, and 34″ bbls with fixed chokes. Both bbl sets with raised matted ventilated ribs, have all correct factory markings. 30″ Bbls are fitted with extended Seminole choke tubes for light mod. 34″ Bbls are choked mod and full. Coin finished action with blocked out safety and single selective trigger is engraved with exceptionally fine vignettes of dogs and game; a setter is pointing a flushing pheasant on left side, and a trio of geese are on right. Bottom of action is marked “K – 80” “KRIEGHOFF” and “Germany”. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/16″ over black Decelerator pad, and features fancy pattern checkering on ambidextrous grip, with heavier palm swell on right side. Matching schnabeled forend has Deeley type release. 34″ Bbls: Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 8 lbs. 11 oz. LOP:14-7/16″. PROVENANCE: Bill Trotter collection. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent, retaining nearly all orig finishes on wood and metal, but with a hint of silvering on sharp edges of bbls, as well as some light marks, and quite a few marks and scratches in wood finish, mostly on right side of butt. Action is still bright silver. Bores are excellent. Action is tight when closed, shows some hinge wear when open on 34″ bbls. This is not evident with 30″ bbls. 52922-3 MGM (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1260 |
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1261
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$9,775.00 |
*MERKEL 280 EL/ 360 EL BOXLOCK EJECTOR SMALL BORE SHOTGUN TWO BARREL TWO GAUGE SET WITH RELIEF GAME SCENE ENGRAVING AND CASE.SN 384134. Cal. 28 ga/ 410. 28″ Bbls with matted game ribs, 28 ga Bbls marked “280 EL 28 GA” at rear portion of rib with “1” silver inlaid on extension. .410 Bbls are engraved “460 EL .410 GA” and with “2” silver inlaid. Left sides of bbls are marked with makers name and “MADE IN GERMANY”. Bbl flats are stamped with SNs, gauges and chamber lengths, and German nitro proofs. Coin finished boxlock ogee backed action with automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, disc set strikers, and dbl triggers is engraved with 80% coverage shaded scroll surrounding semi-relief game scenes on sides; two scampering hares on left, and a pair of snipe taking wing over marsh on right. Bottom of action is stamped with Suhl blacksmith logo. Blued trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Streaked and nicely stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock with checkered diamond grip measures 14-3/8″ over embossed Merkel buttplate. Each bbl set has its own dedicated splinter ejector forend with Deeley release. 28 ga. Bbls gun “1”: Bore diameter: left -.551, right – .550. Bore restrictions: left – .023 (full), right – .014 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. 410 bbls Gun “2”: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.370, right – .388. Bore restrictions: left – (full?), right (mod?). Drop at heel: 2-9/16″-, drop at comb: 1-1/4″+. Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Gun is housed in its orig green vinyl leather trimmed case by Emmebi, lined in green velvet, with brown leather label in lid. Bottom has space for action and both sets of bbls. Case contains two sets of spare ejector springs and mainsprings, along with .410 snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of light field use, with a few shallow marks in metal surfaces, with some darkening on bottom of action, as well as light scratches in wood finish. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Case is fine. Suggested retail for this fine little gun was about $13000.00, and the 360 EL .410 is no longer manufactured. 53207-2 MGM (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1261 |
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1262
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$10,350.00 |
*MERKEL 280 EL/ 360 EL BOXLOCK EJECTOR SMALL BORE SHOTGUN TWO BARREL TWO GAUGE SET WITH RELIEF GAME SCENE ENGRAVING AND CASE.SN 384135. Cal. 28 ga/ 410. 28″ Bbls with matted game ribs, 28 ga Bbls marked “280 EL 28 GA” at rear portion of rib with “1” silver inlaid on extension. .410 Bbls are engraved “460 EL .410 GA” and with “2” silver inlaid. Left sides of bbls are marked with makers name and “MADE IN GERMANY”. Bbl flats are stamped with SNs, gauges and chamber lengths, and German nitro proofs. Coin finished boxlock ogee backed action with automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, disc set strikers, and dbl triggers is engraved with 80% coverage shaded scroll surrounding semi-relief game scenes on sides; pair of woodcock flitting around ferns on left, and two grouse taking wing into clearing on right. Bottom of action is stamped with Suhl blacksmith logo. Blued trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock with checkered diamond grip measures 14-1/2″ over embossed Merkel buttplate. Each bbl set has its own dedicated splinter ejector forend with Deeley release. Gun “1” 28 ga. : Bore diameter: left -.551, right – .551. Bore restrictions: left – .025 (full), right – .012 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun “2” 410 bbls: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.370, right – .380. Bore restrictions: left – (full?), right (mod?). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″+, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun is housed in its orig green vinyl leather trimmed case by Emmebi, lined in green velvet, with brown leather label in lid. Bottom has space for action and both sets of bbls. Case contains two sets of spare ejector springs and mainsprings, along with .410 snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of light field use, with a few light marks in metal surfaces, with some darkening on bottom of action, as well as light scratches in wood finish. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Case is fine. Suggested retail for this fine little gun was about $13000.00, and the 360 EL .410 is no longer manufactured. 53207-3 MGM (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1262 |
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1263
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$4,600.00 |
*FINELY ENGRAVED WAFFEN – DSCHULNIGG SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE.SN 40-1308. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Shoe lump bbls with matted, concave game rib, are engraved “Made in Austria” and “Waffen – Dschulnigg – Salzburg” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Ferlach nitro proofs with date of 1959. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with gauge and chamber information, provisional proofs, and “BOHLER – BLITZ – STAHL”. Coin finished, sideplated, boxlock action features single selective trigger, hidden crossbolt third fastener, and bolstered sides. Action is engraved with very well cut, classic, Germanic, open, scrolled acanthus framing game scenes with relief gold inlaid mammals and birds in well detailed backgrounds; a pointer points a flushing pheasant on left side of action, and a wily fox stocks a rising duck on right. A rabbit scampers across trigger plate, and a snipe settles into a marsh on trigger guard bow. Central points of acanthus leaves have been polished bright to accentuate depth of scroll. Very finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over checkered horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering with broad mullered borders is at grip. Long, beavertail, ejector forend has matching engraving and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left-.715, right -.716. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (IC), right -.004 (Skeet). Minimum wall thickness: left -.039, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Oak and leather English style case, has brass corners and brass rectangle on lid engraved “W F Willson”. Case is lined in burgundy cloth. Partitions have oak accents on tops, and a number of accessories are French fitted including horn handled turnscrews, snap caps, round English oil bottle, a 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod under bbl recess, and mop, jag, and brush in a covered compartment, along with the key. CONDITION: Excellent.retaining nearly all orig blue on bbls, with a few minor light scuffs and marks. Action retains essentially all of its fine French gray finish, with some oil discoloration where protected. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be an old oil refinish, with some light subsequent marks. Beads behind lockplates have incipient cracks. Horn grip cap and buttplate are excellent, shiny, but with some light checks. Bores are excellent. Action is slightly loose. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Dark case leather is excellent, brass fixtures slightly tarnished. Straps and handle are very fine. Lock retaining loops are missing. Interior cloth is excellent with some minor soiling from contact with breech ends of bbls. Accessories are excellent, near new. Horn handles of turnscrews have some slight checks. 53157-5 MGM (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 1263 |
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1264
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$9,775.00 |
*EXQUISITE QUALITY HIGH CONDITION 32″ BARRELED 20 GAUGE EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN BY L. BRANCQUAERT OF BRUSSELS WITH EXTRA 28″ BARRELS AND LO’M CASE.SN 7415. (on action) (pre 1922) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Although not a household name, guns made by Brancquaert attained fame in the late 19th and early 20th century in the pigeon ring, and are known today as some of the finest ever made by those who appreciate good shotguns. This unusual small gauge example has 32″ and 28″ chopper lump bbls, both with slightly raised matted concave game ribs with ivory beads, and are engraved “L. Brancquaert” and “Bruxelles” on tops. Bbl flats of 32″ bbls are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs without date letter, and are stamped with choke information, SNs, and cockerel steel logos, and are engraved “COMPRESSED STEEL”. 28″ Bbl flats are stamped with 1988 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and engraved with SN. Case hardened sideplated boxlock action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, side clips, reinforced frame and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with near full coverage very nicely cut rose and scroll within geometric borders. Sideplates, floorplate, top lever, and trigger guard are charcoal blued and also engraved with small scroll and large whorls of roses, etc around pins. Nicely streaked and lightly figured very dense dark European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over brown leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering on diamond grip is exceptionally well done, cleanly cut, and with small uncheckered diamonds left at inner points on sides, at top of grip, and at apex on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has wonderfully finished checkering, matching buttstock. 32″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.630, right – .627. Bore restrictions: left – .038 (extra full), right – .020 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .033, right – .031. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. 28″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.622, right – .622. Bore restrictions: left – .019 (mod), right – .012 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left – .039, right – .038. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″-. Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Gun is accompanied by its orig leg o’ mutton case with space for both sets of bbls. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue, but is possibly a re-blue done with very little polishing. Action retains 50 – 60% orig muted case hardening color, strong where protected. Sideplates, floorplate, and top lever retain 80 – 90% of their orig bright blue with some light marks and a few scratches on floorplate. Trigger guard retains more than half of its orig blue. Stocks retain essentially all of their orig hand rubbed oil finish which is a bit dry, have not seen any added oil. Checkering is still clean, and very lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action has just a hint of looseness with 32″ bbls, and is a touch off face. 28″ Bbls are tight and on face. Ejectors are in time. Case is good with some scuffs, top strap re-stitched, other straps and hinges intact. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53198-2 MGM (7,000-10,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1264 |
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1265
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$9,200.00 |
*SCARCE AND SUBLIME .410 BOXLOCK EJECTOR OVER UNDER SHOTGUN BY AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE.SN 90202. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/4″ Demi-bloc bbls with narrow matted rib are engraved “Auguste Francotte Brevete Liege” on left side of top bbl. Breech portion of bottom bbl is stamped with 1957 Belgian nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with steel type, SN, and importers name and address (Woodcock Hill). A bail type narrow sling loop is affixed to mid ribs. Ogee backed case hardened OU boxlock action features automatic safety and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with 60% coverage nicely cut scroll. Engravers signature “R. Smeets Gra-r In-r de S. M. Le Roi”, is on trigger plate. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN on tang. Well streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Closely spaced checkering is at grip. A sling loop is on toe line. Matching 3-pc slim ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.382, (full ?), bottom – .392 (mod ?). Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Cast approx 1/4″ off. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, original. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, silvered on sharp edges with one or two small areas of cleaned rust, mostly along left side of rib. Action retains over 95% orig color, silvered on sharp edges, top tang, and thinning around bottom. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, getting a bit thin at grip, with a number of light marks and scratches. Checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A super rare superposed small bore Francotte. 53201-2 (9,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 1265 |
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1266
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$3,450.00 |
*LOVELY CONDITION POST WAR FRANCOTTE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN.SN 1185. (ca 1958 ?) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-1/2″ Dovetailed bbls with slightly raised matted game rib are engraved “A. Francotte Maker & Patentee” and “Abercrombie & Fitch” “Made in Belgium” on tops. Bbl flats and bottoms of bbls are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs, and steel type, and engraved with chokes “.693″ and .718″. Case hardened sideplated boxlock action features automatic safety, hidden crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and dbl triggers. Action and sideplates are engraved with 80% coverage scroll. Scroll engraved and blued trigger guard has SN on tang. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over broadly checkered horn buttplate. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.726, right – .724. Bore restrictions: left – .030 (full), right – .010 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% blue, with scattered light scratches and some rust flecks. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, thinning on fences, beginning to silver on bottom from normal carrying. Sideplates retain nearly all of their orig color. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, with scattered scratches and marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. 53132-3 MGM (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1266 |
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1267
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$3,162.50 |
*FINE DARNE V-19 SLIDING BREECH GAME SHOTGUN.SN 6N589. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25-1/2″ Bbls with sunken top rib are stamped with French triple proofs and grade markings on bottom. Bbl removal button is on bottom of action. Coin finished action is engraved with full coverage rose and scroll. 2-Pc stocks are of nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut, and are checkered at grip and forend. Butt measures 14-5/8″ over black Decelerator pad, over 1/4″ spacer. Forend has inset horn tip. Bore diameter: left -.719, right – .718. Bore restrictions: left – .012 (lt mod), right – .002 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″ . CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 90% orig blue. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish. Stocks lightly refinished, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. 53155-3 MGM (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1267 |
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1268
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$5,750.00 |
*EARLY HEAVY 12 GAUGE LINDNER CHARLES DALY DIAMOND QUALITY BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH TRULY EXCEPTIONAL RELIEF ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAYS.SN 1610. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed steel bbls are gold inlaid “Charles Daly Diamond Quality” on unmatted portion of slightly raised game rib with ivory bead. Witten steel logos and 1″ bands of relief engraved open scrolling acanthus are at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with imperial German proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with steel info and HAL crossed pistol logos. Case hardened action features automatic safety, hidden square crossbolt third fastener, pin cocking indicators, side clips, and dbl triggers, and is engraved with full coverage exquisitely executed large open acanthus scroll which is in sculpted high relief in fine shaded background. This truly fine scroll surrounds vignettes of game and dogs, major subjects are gold inlaid in high relief; pair of grouse are on left side, with pair of snipe in courting posture on right. A setter in woodland background is on point in ferns on bottom of action. A pair of ducks in marsh grace the trigger guard bow. Strikingly marbled honey toned European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering with fancy border to back line at grip. Side panels are checkered. Drop points are of usual Daly elongated shape. Matching splinter ejector forend with horn tip has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.732, right – .728. Bore restrictions: left – .028 (Imod), right – .013 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left – .018, right – .026. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very good to fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain approx 95% of what appears to be orig blue thinning and silvering on sharp edges with most likely some added color to sides. Action retains a considerable amount of orig muted color, percentage difficult to ascertain because of extensive engraving. Stocks refinished, retaining nearly all of that finish, checkering re-cut. There is a 2″ repair on left cheek of stock at top. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors in time. A pretty, big Daly. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53191-2 MGM (12,500-17,500) ESA – Lot 1268 |
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1269
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$0.00 |
SCARCE EARLY CHARLES DALY DIAMOND QUALITY 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.SN 293. Cal. 12 ga. 30-1/4″ “Extra Fine” Damascus bbls. Full length matted top rib with small ivory mid and large ivory front bead. Rib inscribed in banner “CHARLES DALY EXTRA FINE DAMASCUS BARRELS DIAMOND QUALITY”. Scroll engraved dolls head extension. 2-5/8″ chambers. Double triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Round knob pistol grip buttstock is checkered in 2-point pattern through wrist with fine checkered panel behind action terminating in tear drop. LOP is 14″ with silver oval near toe, bottom of grip with two tiered oval inlay. Splinter forearm with scroll engraved Deeley release and ebony triangular tip is near fully checkered. Scalloped boxlock action is near full coverage engraved with cocking indicators on top. Right and left side of action with full floral scroll engraving and engraved “CHARLES DALY” in banner. Bottom of action with two turkeys in woods scene and scroll around hinge pin which extends onto forearm iron. Trigger plate is scroll engraved around trigger screw with well executed pointer on point in field scene with great detail. Action with bottom rails that have cross hatch pattern. Trigger guard is scroll engraved with very highly detail fox looking back over his shoulder at the pointer on the trigger plate and trigger guard tang is scroll engraved with SN at back. Sculpted fences with scroll engraving at back, and top of action is full converge scroll engraved, as is top lever. Back of top tang inlaid in gold “SAFE” in front of safety. All visible SN match. Bore diameter: left -.741, right – .741. Bore restrictions: left – .030 (full), right – .010 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .037, right – .038. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-13/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbls retain approximately 40% toned, laminated Damascus pattern with very minor beginning pitting towards breech end on top of left bbl and evidence of a repaired dent or two in each tube. Buttstock and forearm are very good as professionally restored. Checkering has slightly thinned and they retain nearly all of their restored finish with only minor handling marks. Pad is a modern replacement. Action had turned to silver though engraving still quite sharp. Bores are very good with minor orange peel. Mechanics are functional though right ejector sometimes trips when opening the gun, and action is slightly loose on the hinge. These early high grade Daly’s are extremely fine high quality guns and are cherished by collectors and shooters alike. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53209-2 JSL (5,000-8,000) ESA – Lot 1269 |
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1270
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$0.00 |
*HIGH QUALITY PRE-WAR DOUBLE RIFLE DRILLING BY GEBRUDER MERKEL OWNED BY MÁTYÁS RÁKOSI (DEFACTO RULER OF COMMUNIST HUNGARY) WITH ZEISS SCOPE.SN 19150. Cal. 7.65/ 7.65/ 20 ga. 24-3/4″ Demi-bloc bbls with full length matted rib, have central portion milled away forming a slight quarter rib, fitted with claw scope bases and single standing leaf express rear sight. Raised ramp holds silver bead front sight with fold down night sight. An area in mid rib milled away, is engraved “Rákosi Mátyás” (“Stalin’s best Hungarian disciple”, as General Secretary of the Hungarian Communist party, he was in office from 1945 – 1956.). Breech ends are engraved with oak leaves and acorns. Bbl flats are stamped with 1931 German imperial proofs for 7×65 and 20 ga. Coin finished scallop backed boxlock action has rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang, and Greener type side safety. Action also features pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, disc set rifle strikers, side clips, reinforced frame, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is nicely engraved with full coverage oak leaves and acorns in shaded background, surrounding vignettes of roaring stag with hind on left side of action, and wild boar being run down by hound on right. Bottom of action is engraved “SUHLER WAFFENWERK” “GEBRUDER MERKEL, SUHL” on arched riband. Trigger guard is of horn. Relatively plain but dense European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over ribbed horn Merkel buttplate. Stock features flush inlet diamond shaped horn drop points, point pattern grip checkering, right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and a sling loop on toe line. This area is also decorated with German silver oval with soldered on red cloisonne Communist star. Matching forend with inlet horn tip, has Deeley release. Bore diameter: bottom – .630. Bore restrictions: bottom – .020 (mod). Drop at heel: approx 2-11/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Cast: approx 3/8 off. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Rifle is fitted with Zeiss Diatal – Z 4 X rail scope with 3 post and crosshair reticle in claw mounts. PROVENANCE: Paperwork about Mátyás. Old listing regarding where this rifle was for sale. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black with some subsequent scuffs. Action retains most of its coin finish, engraving still clear. Horn of trigger guard has worm damage repaired with epoxy. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, sharp edges somewhat rounded, wood somewhat under metal. Checkering is re-cut. Bores are fine. Rifle bores have some erosion at throat. Shotgun bore has some frosting. Action is tight. Scope has numerous light marks in lacquer with some areas touched up. Optically clear. 53191-1 MGM (10,000-15,000) C&R – Lot 1270 Click here to view provenance |
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1271
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$0.00 |
*RARE SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF “NEPTUN” SIDELOCK FULL STOCK STUTZEN DRILLING WITH DURAL FRAME.SN 17413. Cal. 16 X 16 X 7 x 57R. This very unusual prewar combination gun has 21-3/4″ bbls with raised, matted rib fitted with pop-up rear sight, and Krieghoff style scope bases. Bbls are engraved “Sempert & Krieghoff Suhl.” on tops. Bottoms of bbls are marked with German and Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Rifle bbl has German and English proofs, and German proof date of 12/ 35. Breech area of rifle bbl is stamped “7 X 57 R”. Dural (aluminum) action features Krieghoff push forward rifle cocking slide on top tang, side clips, Greener crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, and gold-plated double triggers (front set). Back action sidelocks with steel plates, have raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and safety lever on left side. Action is engraved with near full coverage scrolling acanthus in stippled background. Fences are relief carved in acanthus and floral motif. Bottom of action is engraved “Krieghoff Drilling” and “Neptun Standard” in ribands. Lockplates are deeply relief engraved with well detailed vignettes of game – a bugling stag and 3 hinds in woodland on right plate, and roebuck with doe and 2 fawns in pastoral setting on left plate. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely fiddle figured, and lightly streaked European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over remnants of pad, and features Bavarian style right hand cheekpiece, steel cartridge trap on toe line, and horn grip cap with engraved steel top that has monogram “JW” inlaid in gold. Instead of checkering, grip has 4 carved flutes on each side, running from grip cap toward lockplates. Borders are stippled. Two piece forend continues the fluted theme with 11 flutes running to slightly schnabeled horn cap at muzzles. Front portion is attached to bbls by the sling loop. Removable portion of forend has Deeley release and horn spacer where it joins front piece of forend. Bore diameter: left -.676, right -.674. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.028. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.032. Drop at heel: Approx 3-1/16″, drop at rear of hogback: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz, LOP 15″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain virtually all of high quality British re-black. Action retains virtually all of its original silver anodized finish. Lockplates retain nearly all of their French gray, high points pleasingly silvered. Screws and cocking slide are newly temper blued. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with grain lifted somewhat, and a number of marks from handling and use.Original Pad has collapsed, and needs replacing. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Bores are excellent. A very finely made gun in an unusual configuration and finish, probably one of a kind. 53201-3 (8,500-9,500) C&R – Lot 1271 |
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1272
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$0.00 |
*FINE QUALITY, NEAR NEW, BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE BY JOSEF WINKLER OF FERLACH RETAILED BY GRECO SPORT IN LUGANO.SN 423145. Cal. 9.3 x 74R. 25-1/2″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with matted quarter rib which supports claw scope bases and one standing leaf rear sight, and matching front base with silver bead, are marked with retailers name and address on mid rib, and with caliber on unmatted portion of quarter rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1969 Ferlach nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with steel type (Bohler Antinit), and caliber. Josef Winkler’s mark is on bottom of right bbl. A sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Coin finished scallop-backed boxlock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, disc set strikers, reinforced frame, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with well cut scroll and some geometric borders which surround semi-relief game scenes, suitable quarry for this caliber; running stag on left side, charging wild boar on right. A European elk (moose) is on trigger plate. Top lever and trigger guard are blued, and have matching scroll. Relatively plain European walnut slightly hog-backed capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over open sided brown pad, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, chin strap transition to grip, which is checkered in point pattern, as well as a sling loop matching that on bbl. Matching beavertail ejector forend with Deeley release, has engine turned iron. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Cast: slightly off . Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only a few faint handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Mechanically excellent. 53022-6 MGM (7,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1272 |
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1273
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$11,500.00 |
*EXTREMELY FINE EMPIRE GRADE FABRIQUE NATIONALE SUPERPOSED RIFLE IN .270 CALIBER WITH CASE.SN 8L3PX64009. Cal. 270. Spectacular & unusual over/under rifle with 24″ superposed bbls, ramp front sight and folding rear sight. It has ejectors & gold plated sgl selective trigger. Mounted with spectacular burl honey & chocolate Circassian walnut wood with 3-pc forearm with schnable tip, full checkered with tulip forend. Stock has swan neck style with raised panels behind action. LOP is 14-3/8″ over an skip line checkered butt, butt screws are blued with gold line work. Action, sideplates, trigger guard, forend iron & bbl reinforcements are high polish with royal blue finish and very tastefully executed gold wire inlay by master engraver Lucian Ernst, in typical Empire Grade fashion. Serial number on the top tang is in tiny gold numbers. Ejectors, concealed parts of the forend iron and edges of the receiver are hand polished. Accompanied by a brown leatherette, faux-fur, lined case that contains the orig owner’s manual and target along with the official certificate of identification dated “20 June 1984”. Also includes factory proof test target. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Likely test fired only. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Stock has 2 or 3 small creases in the finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. Case is very good with minor scrapes and handling marks. 53193-2 JSL (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1273 |
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1274
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$12,650.00 |
*EXQUISITE CASED FABRIQUE NATIONALE D4G SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN 2-BBL SET WITH CASE.SN 54887S75. Cal. 12 ga. Exceptionally fine Browning with 27-5/8″ bbls having a Broadway style rib with white Bradley front bead and semi-beavertail 3-pc forearm. It is choked LT MOD/LT MOD. #2 bbls have a narrow tapered matted rib with fine steel bead and a 3-pc forearm with schnable tip and choked MOD/FULL. It is mounted with exceptional, highly figured, marble cake honey & chocolate Circassian walnut with satin oil finish, full knob long tang stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-3/8″ LOP over a skip-line checkered hard rubber buttplate. Grip cap has a gold oval with initials “TAW”. It is fitted with ejectors & wide checkered sgl selective trigger. Receiver & forend iron are spectacularly engraved with a full side vignette of three flying pheasant in a woodland scene on the left, three flying ducks in a marsh scene on the right, with the balance having 100% peened background on action coverage, extremely well executed foliate arabesque patterns. Left side has the engraver’s signature “R. Dewil”. Top tang has “S”, “O” and “U” in gold. Engraving patterns extend up over the bbl reinforcements. Accompanied by a brown leatherette covered square corner case with green felt lined bottom and tan faux fur. Drop at the heel 2-1/8″, drop at the comb 1-1/4″. Bore restrictions: #1 top – .004, bottom – .004, #2 top – .023, bottom – .011. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz with bbl set #1. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Retains nearly all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood with minor staining noted on sides of action. Blue is strong & bright and the stock finish has minor handling marks but overall is exceptionally fine. Mechanic are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case is fine. This gun perhaps has just been test fired only. Case is in excellent overall condition with minor scrapes and handling marks. 53193-1 JSL (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1274 |
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1275
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$0.00 |
*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 28 GAUGE BROWNING “MIDAS” GRADE NEW STYLE SKEET SHOTGUN ENGRAVED BY GODIMUS AND DEWIL.SN 3294F70. Cal. 28 ga. 28″ Bbls with narrow matted ventilated rib marked for “skeet” and “skeet” are also marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal P.Q. addresses on left side of top bbl, twin ivory beads, and with gauge and steel, etc. information on right. Blued superposed action with gold-plated single selective trigger, is engraved in typical “Midas” style with near full coverage large open shaded acanthus scroll surrounding gold inlaid game scenes within fancy gold inlaid borders; depicting a trio of pheasant on left side and three ducks on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Engravers signatures “A. Godimus” on left and “R. Dewil” on right bottom rear. Burl figured claro walnut square knob buttstock with fancy patterned checkering wrapping over grip, measures 14″ over open sided Browning pad. Long tapered target forend is of darker wood which can be typical for Superposed guns. Bore diameter: top -.545, bottom – .545. Bore restrictions: top – .004 (skeet), bottom – .005 (skeet). Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP:14″. CONDITION: Very fine as partially restored. Shows some thinning of blue at bottom of receiver from normal hand wear, Barrels and trigger bow retain most of what is likely a factory quality restored blue finish. Stocks have some light marks in what appears to be renewed finish. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Consignor states that only 35 of these guns were made. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53103-1 (8,000-12,000) ESA – Lot 1275 |
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1276
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$4,312.50 |
*VERY EARLY PRE-WAR BROWNING DIANA SUPERPOSED 12 GA. SHOTGUN.SN 2549. (1932) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls, marked * Full/* Full beneath forend, are fitted with early style stepped ventilated rib. Browning Ogden address is on top left, with patent and Belgian marks on top right. French grey-finished action with early-style Browning single selective trigger, selector on trigger plate, is engraved in a variation of Pre-war Diana style with pheasant on left side. Right side is engraved with three ducks. Fronts of fences and ejector bolsters on bbls are deeply relief engraved in floral motif, which is typical on pre-war Diana grade guns. Bottom of action has scene of three partridge. Engraving is unsigned. This pattern was a common option for pre-war Diana’s coming to the U.S.. Streaked and lightly figured European walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over leather faced Hawkins pad. Long slim forend with engraved metal nose cap matches well. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom – .725. Bore restrictions: top – .035 (full), bottom – .035 (full). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Cast: Neutral. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-blue. Original French grey finish of action has some light oxidation overall, engraving remains sharp. Stocks have old refinish, checkering show some wear. Bores are fine with some light frosting. Action is tight. Mechanically good. 53201-4 (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 1276 |
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1277
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$12,650.00 |
*BROWNING “TROMBONE” RIFLE ENGRAVED BY ANGELO BEE.SN 31276. Cal. 22 LR. 22″ Bbl. Metal parts of this fine little rifle have been coin finished and completely engraved from stem to stern by master Angelo Bee with near full coverage large open scrolling acanthus with punch dot shading running the entire length of the bbl and on nearly all of action where it surrounds multi-colored relief gold inlays of birds of prey and their quarry. The multi-color inlay is very interesting in that colors merge from yellow through red, and red through silver on the eagles. Left side of action portrays bald eagle in pursuit of a pair of flushing grouse with mountains in background, while a golden eagle attempts to grab a scampering rabbit on right. Top of action depicts a red gold quail perched on a silver branch. FN information on bbl and SN on bottom of action are in flush gold. Angelo Bee’s signature of a bee over “ABEE” is at bottom of scene on top. Exhibition quality beautifully marbled and figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over blued steel scroll engraved buttplate. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially unused since custom finishing, with a couple of light marks mostly in buttstock. Mechanically excellent. 52870-1 MGM (7,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1277 |
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1278
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$6,900.00 |
CUSTOM MADE GOLD AND SILVER ANGELO BEE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER BELT BUCKLE.2″ x 1-1/2″ oval high polished silver with gold with Winchester logo horseman. Buckle is signed “ABEE” just like signature seen on his engraved guns. The gold horseman is 1-1/2″ x 1″, made of yellow gold. Finely engraved details in rider and horse, carrying his carbine, can be seen in photographs. The foliage he is riding over is nicely highlighted in a green/gold alloy. Buckle is quite thick, weighing about 2-1/2 ounces with 1″ belt loop and belt stud on verso. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, very light scratching to high polish background. Finishing marks on back and a couple of small dents on reverse edge of rim. 53134-2 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1278 |
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1279
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$0.00 |
*RARE “EXPERIMENTAL” WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” DOUBLE RIFLE IN 8 X 57JR WITH CASE AND FACTORY LETTER.SN 33967. Cal. .8X57JR. 26″ Bbls with roll die marking on top left bbl areengraved with caliber. One standing, three folding leaf express rear sight is in island base, and gold bead front sight is in matching ramp. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with 3″ triangles of scroll. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, caliber, Winchester proof marks, and “EXPERIMENTAL”. Bottoms of bbls are marked “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. Blued flat side action with engine turned water table, is proofed and marked “EXPERIMENTAL”. Breechface and sides of action have gas escape ports. Action is fitted with gold plated single selective trigger and automatic safety. Action is engraved in “Grand American” style with 80% coverage scroll surrounding vignettes of game semi-relief inlaid in gold, which are suitable quarry for this caliber; bugling elk on left side, moose on right, and big horn sheep on trigger plate. The head of a grizzly bear is in gold on trigger guard bow. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves and acorns. XXXX crotch figured American walnut engraved steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over red Winchester pad. Side panels and grip are B-carved, with numerous fleur-di-lis intrusions and flourishes into butt. Matching beavertail ejector forend has inset contrasting wood tip, reinforcing brace, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Oak and leather case with brass corners has gold canvas trimmed outer cover. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Model 21 label in lid. Case contains square oil bottle, snap caps, and wrapping paper. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the faintest of handling and assembly marks in all wood and metal surfaces. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 53197-7 MGM (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1279 |
