FINELY ENGRAVED CHRISTOPH FUNK PINFIRE CAPE GUN.

SN 11655. Cal. 16 x .62mm. 28″ Twist bbls with gold inlaid filigree and “Christoph Fun in Suhl” on top rib, which is mounted with broad single V-notch rear sight and German silver front, has SN on flat. There are two gold bands around breech ends. Lefaucheux type action with horn covered forward lever is nicely filed. Peninsula back action locks have tall intricately filed hammers. Action and locks are engraved with exceptionally well done semi-relief scroll surrounding vignettes of gold inlaid game and well detailed settings; a running fox is on left side of action, with hound on right; Roe deer on left lockplate and stags on right. Nicely filed trigger guard has fallow deer on bow. Steel buttplate with scrolled horn extension, has matching scroll on butt and tang, which has gold inlaid flower. Spring loaded patchbox on right side of stock depicts chase scene of gold inlaid stag and hounds. Nicely marbled European walnut buttstock has scooped and swept right hand cheekpiece. Small splinter forend attaches to bbl with side nail through oval silver escutcheons, and has carved cat face with glass eyes at tip. Bore diameter: left -.662, right -.605 groove diameter. Bore restrictions: left -.000. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls and action have been cleaned to silver. Buttstock retains most of what appears to be orig finish with numerous light and heavy scratches, dents and marks. Checkering at grip is considerably worn. Rear sling loop is missing. Bores are good with light pitting, scratches in shotgun bore. Locks crisp. This high quality gun is a good candidate for restoration. 4-50433 MGM63 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2298a

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
	2298a	$3,162.50	FINELY ENGRAVED CHRISTOPH FUNK PINFIRE CAPE GUN. SN 11655. Cal. 16 x .62mm. 28″ Twist bbls with gold inlaid filigree and “Christoph Fun in Suhl” on top rib, which is mounted with broad single V-notch rear sight and German silver front, has SN on flat. There are two gold bands around breech ends. Lefaucheux type action with horn covered forward lever is nicely filed. Peninsula back action locks have tall intricately filed hammers. Action and locks are engraved with exceptionally well done semi-relief scroll surrounding vignettes of gold inlaid game and well detailed settings; a running fox is on left side of action, with hound on right; Roe deer on left lockplate and stags on right. Nicely filed trigger guard has fallow deer on bow. Steel buttplate with scrolled horn extension, has matching scroll on butt and tang, which has gold inlaid flower. Spring loaded patchbox on right side of stock depicts chase scene of gold inlaid stag and hounds. Nicely marbled European walnut buttstock has scooped and swept right hand cheekpiece. Small splinter forend attaches to bbl with side nail through oval silver escutcheons, and has carved cat face with glass eyes at tip. Bore diameter: left -.662, right -.605 groove diameter. Bore restrictions: left -.000. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls and action have been cleaned to silver. Buttstock retains most of what appears to be orig finish with numerous light and heavy scratches, dents and marks. Checkering at grip is considerably worn. Rear sling loop is missing. Bores are good with light pitting, scratches in shotgun bore. Locks crisp. This high quality gun is a good candidate for restoration. 4-50433 MGM63 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2298a 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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FINELY ENGRAVED CHRISTOPH FUNK PINFIRE CAPE GUN.