*KARL HAUPTMANN BLITZ ACTION EJECTOR KIPPLAUF SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH SWAROVSKI SCOPE AND CASE.

SN 232207. Cal. 8 x 57JRS. 24″ Tapered octagon bbl has integral full length matted rib, central portion milled away forming front sight base holding silver bead. Rear portion forming quarter rib, holds one standing leaf rear sight and three claw scope bases. Bbl flats are stamped with recent ferlach nitro proofs, bottom of bbl with caliber, SN, and “KH”. Coin finished scallop backed double Kersten Blitz action features large Krieghoff type cocking/ safety slide on top tang. Action also features bushed striker, reinforcing bolsters, and double set triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of well cut various sized scroll in double line and wiggle borders. Scroll surrounds game scenes; a roebuck and doe on left side of action and a pair of chamois on right. Trigger plate depicts a fox and flushing pheasant. Blued trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black Old English rifle pad, and features Tyrolean fluted right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with carved, beaded borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval and sling eye matching that on bbl, on toe line. Hard rubber grip cap has .835 fine large silver oval cast with relief scene of wild boar inlet on top. Matching long slim ejector forend with deeply schnabeled horn tip has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Swarovski Habicht 3-12 X 50 rail scope with lighted (needs 1620 battery) three post and crosshair reticle is in custom rings, rear with windage adjustment. Brown leather covered case with brass plaque marked “G. J. Reeb” on top, is lined in red puckered cloth, has Karl Hauptmann paper label in lid mounted on leather pocket, and has space for action , bbl and scope. Case contains square oil bottle, horn striker block, QD swivels, and orig sling loop, as well as the key and a leather sight protector. PROVENANCE: George Reeb Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, as refurbished, retaining essentially all of what appears to be renewed factory finishes, with only a few almost unnoticeable handling marks. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Trigger works. Scope is excellent (battery is dead so cannot check illumination). Optics are brilliant. Case leather is excellent with a few light scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent, with some light marks and rubs. Accessories are as new. 4-53702 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2347

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
	2347	$6,900.00	KARL HAUPTMANN BLITZ ACTION EJECTOR KIPPLAUF SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH SWAROVSKI SCOPE AND CASE. SN 232207. Cal. 8 x 57JRS. 24″ Tapered octagon bbl has integral full length matted rib, central portion milled away forming front sight base holding silver bead. Rear portion forming quarter rib, holds one standing leaf rear sight and three claw scope bases. Bbl flats are stamped with recent ferlach nitro proofs, bottom of bbl with caliber, SN, and “KH”. Coin finished scallop backed double Kersten Blitz action features large Krieghoff type cocking/ safety slide on top tang. Action also features bushed striker, reinforcing bolsters, and double set triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of well cut various sized scroll in double line and wiggle borders. Scroll surrounds game scenes; a roebuck and doe on left side of action and a pair of chamois on right. Trigger plate depicts a fox and flushing pheasant. Blued trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black Old English rifle pad, and features Tyrolean fluted right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with carved, beaded borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval and sling eye matching that on bbl, on toe line. Hard rubber grip cap has .835 fine large silver oval cast with relief scene of wild boar inlet on top. Matching long slim ejector forend with deeply schnabeled horn tip has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Swarovski Habicht 3-12 X 50 rail scope with lighted (needs 1620 battery) three post and crosshair reticle is in custom rings, rear with windage adjustment. Brown leather covered case with brass plaque marked “G. J. Reeb” on top, is lined in red puckered cloth, has Karl Hauptmann paper label in lid mounted on leather pocket, and has space for action , bbl and scope. Case contains square oil bottle, horn striker block, QD swivels, and orig sling loop, as well as the key and a leather sight protector. PROVENANCE: George Reeb Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, as refurbished, retaining essentially all of what appears to be renewed factory finishes, with only a few almost unnoticeable handling marks. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Trigger works. Scope is excellent (battery is dead so cannot check illumination). Optics are brilliant. Case leather is excellent with a few light scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent, with some light marks and rubs. Accessories are as new. 4-53702 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2347 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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*KARL HAUPTMANN BLITZ ACTION EJECTOR KIPPLAUF SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH SWAROVSKI SCOPE AND CASE.