*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE DEEP CHISEL ENGRAVED F. A. SOMMER DUAL CALIBER OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SWAROVSKI SCOPE.

SN 24790. Cal. 6.5 x 65R and 9.3 x 74R. 23-5/8″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with scroll engraved quarter rib with “F A Sommer – Austria” at central portion. Rib is fitted with one standing leaf rear sight, and claw mount bases. Matching front sight ramp is fitted with bronze sourdough bead. A sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with Ferlach nitro proofs and calibers. Coin finished O-U sidelock action has beautifully sculpted fence with mustache side bolsters, and features non-automatic safety (S gold inlaid), raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers (both set). Action is engraved with well cut and shaded large scroll at nearly full coverage, which surrounds deep chiseled side-on view of roe buck in woodlands on bottom. Locks are also deep chisel engraved with game scene which spills over onto sides of action; left lockplate depicts bellowing stag with three interested hinds looking on. Right lockplate depicts a sounder of hogs running through open forest. Stag scene is signed “Runtas” (?) at bottom. Blued top lever has thumbpiece pierced depicting a large horned mountain goat. Blued trigger guard is scroll engraved. Steel grip cap depicts a mouflon sheep. Beautifully marbled and well figured exhibition quality European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-9/16″ over black rifle pad, and features slightly hog-backed comb, sculpted and fluted Tyrolean right hand cheekpiece, chinstrap transition from grip to butt, point pattern checkering with line borders at grip, and a cartridge trap engraved with a chamois which is held in place by a sling loop on toe line. Matching 3-pc schnabeled ejector forend has Deeley release. Rifle is fitted with Swarovski 3-9X Habicht scope with three heavy post and crosshair reticle in claw mounts engraved to match rifle. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-9/16″. PROVENANCE: George Reeb Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks in all of its fine factory finishes, with a tiny chip missing from schnabeled tip of forend. Mechanically crisp. 4-53722 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2331

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
	2331	$17,250.00	EXCEPTIONALLY FINE DEEP CHISEL ENGRAVED F. A. SOMMER DUAL CALIBER OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SWAROVSKI SCOPE. SN 24790. Cal. 6.5 x 65R and 9.3 x 74R. 23-5/8″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with scroll engraved quarter rib with “F A Sommer – Austria” at central portion. Rib is fitted with one standing leaf rear sight, and claw mount bases. Matching front sight ramp is fitted with bronze sourdough bead. A sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with Ferlach nitro proofs and calibers. Coin finished O-U sidelock action has beautifully sculpted fence with mustache side bolsters, and features non-automatic safety (S gold inlaid), raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers (both set). Action is engraved with well cut and shaded large scroll at nearly full coverage, which surrounds deep chiseled side-on view of roe buck in woodlands on bottom. Locks are also deep chisel engraved with game scene which spills over onto sides of action; left lockplate depicts bellowing stag with three interested hinds looking on. Right lockplate depicts a sounder of hogs running through open forest. Stag scene is signed “Runtas” (?) at bottom. Blued top lever has thumbpiece pierced depicting a large horned mountain goat. Blued trigger guard is scroll engraved. Steel grip cap depicts a mouflon sheep. Beautifully marbled and well figured exhibition quality European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-9/16″ over black rifle pad, and features slightly hog-backed comb, sculpted and fluted Tyrolean right hand cheekpiece, chinstrap transition from grip to butt, point pattern checkering with line borders at grip, and a cartridge trap engraved with a chamois which is held in place by a sling loop on toe line. Matching 3-pc schnabeled ejector forend has Deeley release. Rifle is fitted with Swarovski 3-9X Habicht scope with three heavy post and crosshair reticle in claw mounts engraved to match rifle. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-9/16″. PROVENANCE: George Reeb Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks in all of its fine factory finishes, with a tiny chip missing from schnabeled tip of forend. Mechanically crisp. 4-53722 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2331 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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*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE DEEP CHISEL ENGRAVED F. A. SOMMER DUAL CALIBER OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SWAROVSKI SCOPE.