*SCARCE HIGH QUALITY C. GRUNDIG DOUBLE RIFLE DRILLING WITH SCOPE.

SN 4520. Cal. 9 x 57R X 9 x 57R x 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with full length matted rib, central portion swamped to form quarter rib and front sight base, is engraved “C. Grundig KGL. HOFBUCHSENMACHER Dresden” on rib. Rear portion is fitted with single standing rear sight, and ramp with silver bead front. Rear of rib is also fitted with claw scope bases. Krupp steel logos are at rear portions of bbls as well as acanthus engraved bands around breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with imperial German proofs for “8.7 x 57” and 16 ga shot bbl. Sides of bbls are stamped with crowned “N” and “Nitro”. Case hardened scroll backed boxlock action features rifle shotgun selector on top tang, Greener type side safety, pin type cocking indicators that protrude through top of action, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (both set). Action is engraved with finely cut Germanic acanthus scroll with delicate shading, surrounding well detailed, realistic renditions of scenes of the hunt, including a pair of dogs worrying wild boar on left side of action, and family group of hart, hind, and fawn, on right. Additionally, a fox is on forward portion of action on left, and a flying duck on right. Bottom of action portrays a recumbent chamois. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely marbled and stump figured European walnut horn starburst capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over thick serrated horn buttplate, and features small right hand shadow line cheekpiece, arrowhead drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and a sling eye, as well as, a German silver shield engraved “W. Fischer” on toe line. Matching schnabeled forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: .664. Bore restrictions: .017 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: .024. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Zeiss Zielklein 2-1/2 X scope with three post reticle is fitted with claw rings engraved to match action. Leather case with leather corners is lined in green felt. PROVENANCE: Collection of Milan “Steve” Babiar. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially and carefully refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an excellent quality rust blue, engraving remains sharp. Two screw holes have been plugged on quarter rib behind rear sight. Action retains traces of its light gray case hardening color where protected, but is mostly a very pleasing pewter gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an excellent oil refinish, sharp edges retained, with a few minor subsequent marks. Thick buttplate was added over orig curve with tip of widow’s peak extant. Checkering nicely re-cut. Rifle bores are excellent, with a hint of frosting in the right bbl. Shotgun bore is excellent with light frosting at breech end. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Set triggers work. Scope also appears to be expertly restored, retains nearly all of a fine rust blue, and has correct lacquer on adjustment turret. Optics clear. Case is excellent. 4-51436 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2295

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2295	$7,670.00	SCARCE HIGH QUALITY C. GRUNDIG DOUBLE RIFLE DRILLING WITH SCOPE. SN 4520. Cal. 9 x 57R X 9 x 57R x 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with full length matted rib, central portion swamped to form quarter rib and front sight base, is engraved “C. Grundig KGL. HOFBUCHSENMACHER Dresden” on rib. Rear portion is fitted with single standing rear sight, and ramp with silver bead front. Rear of rib is also fitted with claw scope bases. Krupp steel logos are at rear portions of bbls as well as acanthus engraved bands around breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with imperial German proofs for “8.7 x 57” and 16 ga shot bbl. Sides of bbls are stamped with crowned “N” and “Nitro”. Case hardened scroll backed boxlock action features rifle shotgun selector on top tang, Greener type side safety, pin type cocking indicators that protrude through top of action, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (both set). Action is engraved with finely cut Germanic acanthus scroll with delicate shading, surrounding well detailed, realistic renditions of scenes of the hunt, including a pair of dogs worrying wild boar on left side of action, and family group of hart, hind, and fawn, on right. Additionally, a fox is on forward portion of action on left, and a flying duck on right. Bottom of action portrays a recumbent chamois. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely marbled and stump figured European walnut horn starburst capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over thick serrated horn buttplate, and features small right hand shadow line cheekpiece, arrowhead drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and a sling eye, as well as, a German silver shield engraved “W. Fischer” on toe line. Matching schnabeled forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: .664. Bore restrictions: .017 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: .024. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Zeiss Zielklein 2-1/2 X scope with three post reticle is fitted with claw rings engraved to match action. Leather case with leather corners is lined in green felt. PROVENANCE: Collection of Milan “Steve” Babiar. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially and carefully refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an excellent quality rust blue, engraving remains sharp. Two screw holes have been plugged on quarter rib behind rear sight. Action retains traces of its light gray case hardening color where protected, but is mostly a very pleasing pewter gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an excellent oil refinish, sharp edges retained, with a few minor subsequent marks. Thick buttplate was added over orig curve with tip of widow’s peak extant. Checkering nicely re-cut. Rifle bores are excellent, with a hint of frosting in the right bbl. Shotgun bore is excellent with light frosting at breech end. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Set triggers work. Scope also appears to be expertly restored, retains nearly all of a fine rust blue, and has correct lacquer on adjustment turret. Optics clear. Case is excellent. 4-51436 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2295 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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*SCARCE HIGH QUALITY C. GRUNDIG DOUBLE RIFLE DRILLING WITH SCOPE.