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SN 1444. Cal. 12 ga x 12 ga x 7x65R. 25-3/4″ Bbls with full length matted rib fitted with pop-up rear sight and claw bases, is marked “O. Schubel, Gewehrfabrik” and “Heidersbach, B/ Suhl” on tops. Bbls are also marked “BOHLER ANTINIK” (sic) in logos at rear. Bbl flats are stamped with Imperial German proofs for 12 gauge and 7 x 65 R, with no proof date. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Coin finished sidelock action with side lever rifle cocking mechanism, has safety lever on left sidelock, gold inlaid “F” and “S”. Action also features pin type rifle cocking indicator, raised rib tumbler end shotgun cocking indicators, bushed shotgun strikers, side clips, crossbolt third fastener, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers with front set. Action is engraved with semi-relief open scroll and floral highlights with stippled backgrounds. There are some game animals engraved on front portion; a black game cock on left, and fox on right. Lockplates are near fully engraved with game scenes; roebuck and three does bound out of a hedgerow on left lockplate, with a bugling stag challenging another stag with doe in background, is on right, which also includes a duck flushing from pond, and rabbit scampering from shore. Blued top lever is relief engraved with initials “HB”. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock features horn trigger guard, right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and point pattern checkering at grip. A cartridge trap with space for four cartridges is engraved with roebuck on cover. A new leather covered pad has been fitted. Matching small forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.724, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.047 (extra full), right -.050 (extra full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.029. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14″. Voigtlander 35mm tube scope marked “Skopar 5” with three post reticle, is in claw rings fitted to this Drilling. Leather case with glued-on leather corners, has “G. J. Reeb” brass plate on top. Interior is lined in scarlet felt with Krieghoff leather label in lid, and contains snap caps, bench cloth, horn striker block, square oil bottle, and rubber muzzle cover. PROVENANCE: George Reeb Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 80 – 90% of what appears to be orig blue, thinning from normal hand wear overall, and with some light flecking, silvered at muzzles and sharp edges. Action retains nearly all of what may be its orig finish, French gray, with highlights of engraving pleasingly silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, with a few subsequent marks, checkering slightly worn and flattened. Pad is new. Shotgun bores are excellent. Rifle bore is fine, shiny throughout, rifling at throat somewhat worn. Action is tight. Scope finely refinished with rust blued steel parts, lacquer renewed, and scope has been fitted to this gun recently. Case is new, with a few light marks. Interior cloth is excellent, as are accessories. 4-54792 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2329

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	2329	$4,025.00	RELIEF ENGRAVED SIDELOCK DRILLING WITH SCOPE AND CASE. SN 1444. Cal. 12 ga x 12 ga x 7x65R. 25-3/4″ Bbls with full length matted rib fitted with pop-up rear sight and claw bases, is marked “O. Schubel, Gewehrfabrik” and “Heidersbach, B/ Suhl” on tops. Bbls are also marked “BOHLER ANTINIK” (sic) in logos at rear. Bbl flats are stamped with Imperial German proofs for 12 gauge and 7 x 65 R, with no proof date. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Coin finished sidelock action with side lever rifle cocking mechanism, has safety lever on left sidelock, gold inlaid “F” and “S”. Action also features pin type rifle cocking indicator, raised rib tumbler end shotgun cocking indicators, bushed shotgun strikers, side clips, crossbolt third fastener, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers with front set. Action is engraved with semi-relief open scroll and floral highlights with stippled backgrounds. There are some game animals engraved on front portion; a black game cock on left, and fox on right. Lockplates are near fully engraved with game scenes; roebuck and three does bound out of a hedgerow on left lockplate, with a bugling stag challenging another stag with doe in background, is on right, which also includes a duck flushing from pond, and rabbit scampering from shore. Blued top lever is relief engraved with initials “HB”. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock features horn trigger guard, right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and point pattern checkering at grip. A cartridge trap with space for four cartridges is engraved with roebuck on cover. A new leather covered pad has been fitted. Matching small forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.724, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.047 (extra full), right -.050 (extra full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.029. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14″. Voigtlander 35mm tube scope marked “Skopar 5” with three post reticle, is in claw rings fitted to this Drilling. Leather case with glued-on leather corners, has “G. J. Reeb” brass plate on top. Interior is lined in scarlet felt with Krieghoff leather label in lid, and contains snap caps, bench cloth, horn striker block, square oil bottle, and rubber muzzle cover. PROVENANCE: George Reeb Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 80 – 90% of what appears to be orig blue, thinning from normal hand wear overall, and with some light flecking, silvered at muzzles and sharp edges. Action retains nearly all of what may be its orig finish, French gray, with highlights of engraving pleasingly silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, with a few subsequent marks, checkering slightly worn and flattened. Pad is new. Shotgun bores are excellent. Rifle bore is fine, shiny throughout, rifling at throat somewhat worn. Action is tight. Scope finely refinished with rust blued steel parts, lacquer renewed, and scope has been fitted to this gun recently. Case is new, with a few light marks. Interior cloth is excellent, as are accessories. 4-54792 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2329 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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*RELIEF ENGRAVED SIDELOCK DRILLING WITH SCOPE AND CASE.