*MAGNIFICENT MARTIN HAGN FALLING BLOCK STALKING RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND HUEY CASE.

SN 883030. Cal. 30-30. This fine lightweight superior quality rifle features 26″ one third octagon, Bohler rasant steel, tapered bbl with integral rib. Rib has been sculpted forming quarter rib, with swamped center section, transitioning to stippled front base. A single folding leaf rear sight and claw bases are mounted in quarter rib, and a silver sourdough type front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into base. A sling loop is affixed to stud on bottom of bbl. Central portion of top rib is engraved “Martin Hagn. Cranbrook B.C. Canada”. Caliber and SN are on top of quarter rib. There is an inlaid gold band at breech end of bbl. Case hardened Hagn action features knurled roll safety, with “S” and “F” gold inlaid. Action is beautifully filed, and has Hagn gold poincon on top of receiver ring. Exceptional engraving of this fine rifle is top notch, with cleanly cut and shaded small scroll offset by sublime relief engraved and shaded larger scroll at corners and central points on action; all framing large oval vignettes of finely detailed game on sides; a roebuck on left, and a doe on right. This exquisite work is signed “HEISEACHER” at bottom right of roebuck portrait. Beautifully marbled, stump figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over case hardened, checkered and engraved, steel buttplate. Buttplate and grip cap are engraved matching action. Stock also features finely sculpted shadow line beaded cheekpiece, flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, with a sling loop matching that on bbl, and gold oval engraved with monogram “FSA” on toe line. Matching forend has Alexander Henry style flute at tip, and attaches to bbl with screw through diamond shaped escutcheon at bottom. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 0 oz. Zeiss Diatal – Z 6 X rail scope with crosshair reticle, is fitted with claw mounts. Rifle and scope are housed in exceptionally fine full length oak and leather case by Huey, with stitched, shaped leather corners, and an oval brass plaque on top engraved “Floyd Silas Adams”. Brass Huey label is on front of lid marked “Case No. 573”. Interior is lined in green suede with Hagn label in lid. Bottom portion is semi-French fitted for rifle and accessories, including ebony handled brass cleaning rod with additional sections and mop and jag in compartment below, along with a round brass oil bottle and ebony handled cleaning brush. Scope storm covers and shop cloth are under another covered compartment. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired, with only the slightest handling and operating marks on wood and metal. Scope claws and front base, are still “in the white”. Case leather is excellent with only a few very light handling marks. Interior leather shows compressions from contact with rifle. Accessories are new. A tastefully appointed classically styled rifle. 4-50477 MGM252 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2262a

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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.

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	2262a	$16,675.00	MAGNIFICENT MARTIN HAGN FALLING BLOCK STALKING RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND HUEY CASE. SN 883030. Cal. 30-30. This fine lightweight superior quality rifle features 26″ one third octagon, Bohler rasant steel, tapered bbl with integral rib. Rib has been sculpted forming quarter rib, with swamped center section, transitioning to stippled front base. A single folding leaf rear sight and claw bases are mounted in quarter rib, and a silver sourdough type front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into base. A sling loop is affixed to stud on bottom of bbl. Central portion of top rib is engraved “Martin Hagn. Cranbrook B.C. Canada”. Caliber and SN are on top of quarter rib. There is an inlaid gold band at breech end of bbl. Case hardened Hagn action features knurled roll safety, with “S” and “F” gold inlaid. Action is beautifully filed, and has Hagn gold poincon on top of receiver ring. Exceptional engraving of this fine rifle is top notch, with cleanly cut and shaded small scroll offset by sublime relief engraved and shaded larger scroll at corners and central points on action; all framing large oval vignettes of finely detailed game on sides; a roebuck on left, and a doe on right. This exquisite work is signed “HEISEACHER” at bottom right of roebuck portrait. Beautifully marbled, stump figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over case hardened, checkered and engraved, steel buttplate. Buttplate and grip cap are engraved matching action. Stock also features finely sculpted shadow line beaded cheekpiece, flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, with a sling loop matching that on bbl, and gold oval engraved with monogram “FSA” on toe line. Matching forend has Alexander Henry style flute at tip, and attaches to bbl with screw through diamond shaped escutcheon at bottom. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 0 oz. Zeiss Diatal – Z 6 X rail scope with crosshair reticle, is fitted with claw mounts. Rifle and scope are housed in exceptionally fine full length oak and leather case by Huey, with stitched, shaped leather corners, and an oval brass plaque on top engraved “Floyd Silas Adams”. Brass Huey label is on front of lid marked “Case No. 573”. Interior is lined in green suede with Hagn label in lid. Bottom portion is semi-French fitted for rifle and accessories, including ebony handled brass cleaning rod with additional sections and mop and jag in compartment below, along with a round brass oil bottle and ebony handled cleaning brush. Scope storm covers and shop cloth are under another covered compartment. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired, with only the slightest handling and operating marks on wood and metal. Scope claws and front base, are still “in the white”. Case leather is excellent with only a few very light handling marks. Interior leather shows compressions from contact with rifle. Accessories are new. A tastefully appointed classically styled rifle. 4-50477 MGM252 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2262a Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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.

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*MAGNIFICENT MARTIN HAGN FALLING BLOCK STALKING RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND HUEY CASE.