*WAFFEN FRANKONIA OVER-UNDER TWO CALIBER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND CASE.

SN 2036. Cal. 7x65R x .222 Rem. This unusual combination rifle has 24-3/4″ demi-bloc bbls. The top bbl has been extensively machined creating integral quarter rib, center portion milled away forming front sight base. Also edges of this swamped area have been machined giving rounded top profile with narrow rib. Rib is matted and engraved “WAFFEN FRANKONIA – WURZBURG” at central portion. Rear portion is fitted with one standing leaf express sight and claw bases. Bottom bbl is stamped with 1970 Ferlach nitro proofs, with both calibers and SN, along with “BOHLER RASANT”. A sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Coin finished scallop backed double Kersten Blitz O-U action features automatic safety (S silver inlaid), bushed strikers, and gold-plated double triggers (both set). Action is engraved with sprays of shaded scroll with feather borders surrounding game scenes on each side; a bellowing stag and hind are on left, and a running roe buck and doe are on right. Blued top lever and trigger guard are scroll engraved. Nicely fiddle figured dark European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black rifle pad. Stock features slightly hog-backed comb, Bavarian style right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with line borders at grip, and flared rosewood grip cap inset with large silver oval which is scroll engraved at borders around monogram “RS”(?). A scroll engraved cartridge trap with four cartridge recesses, two for each caliber, is affixed to toe line by sling loop. Matching 3-pc forend has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Schmidt & Bender 3-12X rail scope with three heavy post and crosshair reticle is in custom claw rings, rear with windage adjustment. Scope has storm cover. Leather covered case with brass corners is lined in green felt, and has Ferlach label in lid. Case contains one snap cap for each caliber, cartridge base covered small compartments contain an oil bottle, a worm, and a brush. Key is in an old film canister. PROVENANCE: George Reeb Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbls retain approx 95% of a fine rust blue, slightly silvered at muzzles. Coin finish of action has been polished bright. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Triggers work. Scope is excellent with a few light marks in lacquer. Brilliant optics. Case leather has a number of light scuffs and marks. Interior cloth is fine, with compressions. 4-53701 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2339

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
	2339	$6,325.00	WAFFEN FRANKONIA OVER-UNDER TWO CALIBER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND CASE. SN 2036. Cal. 7x65R x .222 Rem. This unusual combination rifle has 24-3/4″ demi-bloc bbls. The top bbl has been extensively machined creating integral quarter rib, center portion milled away forming front sight base. Also edges of this swamped area have been machined giving rounded top profile with narrow rib. Rib is matted and engraved “WAFFEN FRANKONIA – WURZBURG” at central portion. Rear portion is fitted with one standing leaf express sight and claw bases. Bottom bbl is stamped with 1970 Ferlach nitro proofs, with both calibers and SN, along with “BOHLER RASANT”. A sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Coin finished scallop backed double Kersten Blitz O-U action features automatic safety (S silver inlaid), bushed strikers, and gold-plated double triggers (both set). Action is engraved with sprays of shaded scroll with feather borders surrounding game scenes on each side; a bellowing stag and hind are on left, and a running roe buck and doe are on right. Blued top lever and trigger guard are scroll engraved. Nicely fiddle figured dark European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black rifle pad. Stock features slightly hog-backed comb, Bavarian style right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with line borders at grip, and flared rosewood grip cap inset with large silver oval which is scroll engraved at borders around monogram “RS”(?). A scroll engraved cartridge trap with four cartridge recesses, two for each caliber, is affixed to toe line by sling loop. Matching 3-pc forend has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Schmidt & Bender 3-12X rail scope with three heavy post and crosshair reticle is in custom claw rings, rear with windage adjustment. Scope has storm cover. Leather covered case with brass corners is lined in green felt, and has Ferlach label in lid. Case contains one snap cap for each caliber, cartridge base covered small compartments contain an oil bottle, a worm, and a brush. Key is in an old film canister. PROVENANCE: George Reeb Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbls retain approx 95% of a fine rust blue, slightly silvered at muzzles. Coin finish of action has been polished bright. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Triggers work. Scope is excellent with a few light marks in lacquer. Brilliant optics. Case leather has a number of light scuffs and marks. Interior cloth is fine, with compressions. 4-53701 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2339 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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*WAFFEN FRANKONIA OVER-UNDER TWO CALIBER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND CASE.