*GUSTLOFF WERKE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK DRILLING WITH SCOPE.

SN 31442. Cal. 16 ga x 16 ga x 7x57R. 25-1/2″ Bbls are fitted with full length matted top rib, engraved “Gustloff – Werke – Suhl” on milled out portion of rib which is also fitted with pop-up rear sight and claw bases. Bbl flats are stamped with imperial German nitro proofs for 16 ga and 7X57R, along with proof date of 12/39. French grayed action features pin type rifle cocking indicator and raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators for shotgun, side safety mounted in left false sideplate, rifle/shotgun selector on top tang, Greener crossbolt third fastener, side clips, bushed shotgun strikers, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with nicely cut large open scroll and acanthus with stippled backgrounds. This scroll surrounds bird scenes with a pair of pigeons on left, and a duck on right side. Sideplates depict a setter pointing a flushing pigeon on left, with a fox vexing lazy ducks on right. Bottom of action is also engraved “BSW” in an oval. Nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered steel buttplate with trap, which covers space for three cartridges. Stock features classic right hand shadow line cheekpiece, multi-point pattern checkering, and a sling loop, as well as a vacant silver oval, on toe line. Black composition grip cap has large inset .835 fine silver relief cast portrait of a roebuck. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.672, right -.671. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.029, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14″. Kahles Helia – Super 4 X scope with three post reticle is in high quality claw rings, and has leather lens cap. Leather case is lined in red felt, and contains “Rekord” 22 Long rifle auxiliary chamber with wooden removal tool, square oil bottle, horn striker block, 16 ga. snap caps, and a key. PROVENANCE: George Reeb Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black over a few light marks, with some subsequent silvering. Action retains nearly all of its French grey finish with silver highlights. Stocks retain nearly all of a fine hand rubbed oil finish with a few light marks, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Trigger will not stay set, needs adjustment. Scope is excellent with only some light marks in lacquer. Brilliant optics. Case is excellent with a few light marks. Sub caliber bbl is excellent, as are accessories. A nicely appointed drilling in a great rifle caliber. 4-53711 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2344

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
	2344	$4,025.00	GUSTLOFF WERKE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK DRILLING WITH SCOPE. SN 31442. Cal. 16 ga x 16 ga x 7x57R. 25-1/2″ Bbls are fitted with full length matted top rib, engraved “Gustloff – Werke – Suhl” on milled out portion of rib which is also fitted with pop-up rear sight and claw bases. Bbl flats are stamped with imperial German nitro proofs for 16 ga and 7X57R, along with proof date of 12/39. French grayed action features pin type rifle cocking indicator and raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators for shotgun, side safety mounted in left false sideplate, rifle/shotgun selector on top tang, Greener crossbolt third fastener, side clips, bushed shotgun strikers, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with nicely cut large open scroll and acanthus with stippled backgrounds. This scroll surrounds bird scenes with a pair of pigeons on left, and a duck on right side. Sideplates depict a setter pointing a flushing pigeon on left, with a fox vexing lazy ducks on right. Bottom of action is also engraved “BSW” in an oval. Nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered steel buttplate with trap, which covers space for three cartridges. Stock features classic right hand shadow line cheekpiece, multi-point pattern checkering, and a sling loop, as well as a vacant silver oval, on toe line. Black composition grip cap has large inset .835 fine silver relief cast portrait of a roebuck. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.672, right -.671. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.029, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14″. Kahles Helia – Super 4 X scope with three post reticle is in high quality claw rings, and has leather lens cap. Leather case is lined in red felt, and contains “Rekord” 22 Long rifle auxiliary chamber with wooden removal tool, square oil bottle, horn striker block, 16 ga. snap caps, and a key. PROVENANCE: George Reeb Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black over a few light marks, with some subsequent silvering. Action retains nearly all of its French grey finish with silver highlights. Stocks retain nearly all of a fine hand rubbed oil finish with a few light marks, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Trigger will not stay set, needs adjustment. Scope is excellent with only some light marks in lacquer. Brilliant optics. Case is excellent with a few light marks. Sub caliber bbl is excellent, as are accessories. A nicely appointed drilling in a great rifle caliber. 4-53711 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2344 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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*GUSTLOFF WERKE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK DRILLING WITH SCOPE.