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2346
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$4,600.00
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*ROBERT TRIEBEL KIPPLAUF SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH SCOPE.SN NSN. Cal. 5.6 x 61R Vom Hofe Super Express. 26-1/4″ Tapered round bbl is fitted with full length matted rib with matching front ramp soldered on holding silver bead. Rear portion of rib holds one standing leaf rear sight, and is fitted with claw scope bases. Right side of bbl is engraved “Rob. Triebel” and left “Kaufbeuren” (Bavaria). Bottom of bbl is stamped with caliber, and eagle “N” proof with a proof date of 7/40. Coin finished scallop backed top lever double Kersten boxlock action features Greener type side safety, bushed striker, pin type cocking indicator on left side, and double set triggers. Action is engraved with various sized scroll within stamped scroll borders surrounding hunting scenes on each side; a setter watches departing doe on left, and another doe watches bugling stag on right. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely marbled and finely figured European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over 1/2″ thick horn buttplate, and features right hand Bavarian cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with line border at grip, and a hinged cartridge trap with space for four cartridges, as well as a sling loop on toe line matching that on bbl. Matching splinter forend has inlet bone tip and Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Karl Zeiss Zielvier aluminum rail scope with post and crosshair reticle, is fitted with claw mounts, rear with windage adjustment. Scope has leather lens covers. PROVENANCE: George Reeb Collection. CONDITION: Very fine as partially refinished. Bbl retains nearly all of a sympathetic re-black over a number of marks with some subsequent lifting on left side of bbl, lightly silvered. Action retains most of its french gray finish. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish over some marks. Buttplate renewed. Checkering is lightly worn. Bore is very fine with slight erosion at throat. Action is tight. There is an incipient crack behind point of action scalloping on left side panel. Scope retains nearly all of its lacquer with some scratches on ocular bell, clear optics. 4-54800 (4,500-8,500) – Lot 2346
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. |