*DOUBLE RIFLE BY RHEINISCHE METALLWAARAN MASCHINENFABRIK BUILT ON UNUSUAL UNDER LEVER/ SAFETY ACTION PATENTED BY ROBERT SCHRADER.

SN 38470. Cal. 6.3 x 58R ?. (.260 groove diameter. .502 rim diameter. .360 basic case) 25-1/4″ Dovetailed bbls have full length matted rib fitted with one standing, one folding leaf rear, and raised front portion of rib forming base for silver bead front sight. Tops of bbls are engraved “Rheinische Metallwaaren & Maschinenfabrik” and “Abteilung Sommerda”. Bbl flats and sides of bbls are stamped with German nitro proofs for 6.3 mm and 58-1/2″ case. Schrader action built on Blitz principle uses large opening and cocking trigger shaped lever over trigger guard. Pushing lever forward opens action, and pulling to rear cocks it. Action can be un-cocked by simply pushing lever forward from cocked position. This straightforward and very safe system was used on guns built by Robert Schrader, as well as by many other German makers. Action is engraved with well cut large flowing Germanic acanthus. A bellowing stag is on left side, and roe buck is on right. Trigger guard has inset horn grip, which extends to sunburst horn cap. Relatively plain European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over ribbed composition buttplate, and features small shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with line borders at grip, and a sling loop on toe line. Matching splinter forend has inset slightly schnabeled horn tip and Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. PROVENANCE: George Reeb Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine rust re-black, markings still clear. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color where protected, but is mostly a fine pewter gray. Stocks retain essentially all of a glossy oil finish, checkering has not been re-cut. Buttplate is a replacement. Bores are good, strong rifling throughout, dark in grooves. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. An interesting light weight double rifle. 4-53723 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2343

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
	2343	$4,025.00	DOUBLE RIFLE BY RHEINISCHE METALLWAARAN MASCHINENFABRIK BUILT ON UNUSUAL UNDER LEVER/ SAFETY ACTION PATENTED BY ROBERT SCHRADER. SN 38470. Cal. 6.3 x 58R ?. (.260 groove diameter. .502 rim diameter. .360 basic case) 25-1/4″ Dovetailed bbls have full length matted rib fitted with one standing, one folding leaf rear, and raised front portion of rib forming base for silver bead front sight. Tops of bbls are engraved “Rheinische Metallwaaren & Maschinenfabrik” and “Abteilung Sommerda”. Bbl flats and sides of bbls are stamped with German nitro proofs for 6.3 mm and 58-1/2″ case. Schrader action built on Blitz principle uses large opening and cocking trigger shaped lever over trigger guard. Pushing lever forward opens action, and pulling to rear cocks it. Action can be un-cocked by simply pushing lever forward from cocked position. This straightforward and very safe system was used on guns built by Robert Schrader, as well as by many other German makers. Action is engraved with well cut large flowing Germanic acanthus. A bellowing stag is on left side, and roe buck is on right. Trigger guard has inset horn grip, which extends to sunburst horn cap. Relatively plain European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over ribbed composition buttplate, and features small shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with line borders at grip, and a sling loop on toe line. Matching splinter forend has inset slightly schnabeled horn tip and Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. PROVENANCE: George Reeb Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine rust re-black, markings still clear. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color where protected, but is mostly a fine pewter gray. Stocks retain essentially all of a glossy oil finish, checkering has not been re-cut. Buttplate is a replacement. Bores are good, strong rifling throughout, dark in grooves. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. An interesting light weight double rifle. 4-53723 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2343 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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*DOUBLE RIFLE BY RHEINISCHE METALLWAARAN MASCHINENFABRIK BUILT ON UNUSUAL UNDER LEVER/ SAFETY ACTION PATENTED BY ROBERT SCHRADER.