Revised: 3/12/2015

Please Note: Pre-ban ivory bead sight. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object“. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31.

*EXCEPTIONAL FULL RELIEF ENGRAVED GUSTOFF WERKE OVER-UNDER SIDEPLATED EJECTOR GAME GUN TWO BARREL SET MOST LIKELY MADE FOR A TOP RANKING NAZI.

SN 50047. Cal. 12 ga. Two sets of demi-bloc bbls are denoted by numbers “1” and “2” under SNs on lumps and forend irons and also marked on loops and forend wood in bbl channels. Set “1” measuring 28″, is fitted with ventilated rib. Set “2” is 28-7/8″ and fitted with solid rib. Both sets are marked “Gustoff Werke” on left rears and have acanthus border engraving at rear. Bbl flats are Damascened, and stamped with Nazi era nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, with a proof date 4/40. Bottom bbls are marked “Bohler Antinit”. (Bohler’s highest quality steel) Coin finished action with double Kersten bolt features non-automatic safety with “Sicher” relief engraved. Bottom striker has been bushed, and gun has been fitted with a Miller single selective trigger in rear position. Action also features pin type cocking indicators on sides. Action and lockplates are engraved with superlative beautifully carved and neatly shaded large open flowing acanthus scroll, central whorls of which terminate in large flowers. Reinforcing bolsters are also carved in relief olive leaves and olives with carved shells at tops. Top lever and trigger guard are blued and have relief scroll matching that on action. Central motif on top lever depicts the crown of a marquis superimposed on a swastika. Trigger guard bow shows the same swastika under the monogram “CT”. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over open sided White Line pad, over 1/8″ spacer, and features small shadow line right hand cheekpiece and approx 32 LPI point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Matching long 3-pc ejector forends have Deeley releases. Bbl set “1”: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.005 (Skeet), bottom -.002 (Skeet). Minimum wall thickness: top -.028, bottom -.029. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Bbl set no. “2”: Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.006 (IC), bottom -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: top -.030, bottom -.029. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue, but is most likely an old re-blue over some light pits and marks. Damascening at breech ends appears original and is excellent. Engraving and markings are sharp. Action retains nearly all of its muted orig case hardening color with sharp edges of spectacular engraving silver highlighted, to very pleasing effect. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of their orig blue, thumbpiece slightly silvered, as are sharp edges on trigger guard. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig oil finish with some light scratches and handling marks, checkering lightly worn. There are a few incipient stable short cracks behind lockplates. Interior of forend irons show some light staining and some pitting. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight with both sets of bbls. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. A striking war time production gun. 4-54003 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2365

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
	2365	$10,925.00	Revised: 3/12/2015 Please Note: Pre-ban ivory bead sight. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object“. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. EXCEPTIONAL FULL RELIEF ENGRAVED GUSTOFF WERKE OVER-UNDER SIDEPLATED EJECTOR GAME GUN TWO BARREL SET MOST LIKELY MADE FOR A TOP RANKING NAZI. SN 50047. Cal. 12 ga. Two sets of demi-bloc bbls are denoted by numbers “1” and “2” under SNs on lumps and forend irons and also marked on loops and forend wood in bbl channels. Set “1” measuring 28″, is fitted with ventilated rib. Set “2” is 28-7/8″ and fitted with solid rib. Both sets are marked “Gustoff Werke” on left rears and have acanthus border engraving at rear. Bbl flats are Damascened, and stamped with Nazi era nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, with a proof date 4/40. Bottom bbls are marked “Bohler Antinit”. (Bohler’s highest quality steel) Coin finished action with double Kersten bolt features non-automatic safety with “Sicher” relief engraved. Bottom striker has been bushed, and gun has been fitted with a Miller single selective trigger in rear position. Action also features pin type cocking indicators on sides. Action and lockplates are engraved with superlative beautifully carved and neatly shaded large open flowing acanthus scroll, central whorls of which terminate in large flowers. Reinforcing bolsters are also carved in relief olive leaves and olives with carved shells at tops. Top lever and trigger guard are blued and have relief scroll matching that on action. Central motif on top lever depicts the crown of a marquis superimposed on a swastika. Trigger guard bow shows the same swastika under the monogram “CT”. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over open sided White Line pad, over 1/8″ spacer, and features small shadow line right hand cheekpiece and approx 32 LPI point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Matching long 3-pc ejector forends have Deeley releases. Bbl set “1”: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.005 (Skeet), bottom -.002 (Skeet). Minimum wall thickness: top -.028, bottom -.029. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Bbl set no. “2”: Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.006 (IC), bottom -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: top -.030, bottom -.029. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue, but is most likely an old re-blue over some light pits and marks. Damascening at breech ends appears original and is excellent. Engraving and markings are sharp. Action retains nearly all of its muted orig case hardening color with sharp edges of spectacular engraving silver highlighted, to very pleasing effect. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of their orig blue, thumbpiece slightly silvered, as are sharp edges on trigger guard. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig oil finish with some light scratches and handling marks, checkering lightly worn. There are a few incipient stable short cracks behind lockplates. Interior of forend irons show some light staining and some pitting. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight with both sets of bbls. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. A striking war time production gun. 4-54003 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2365 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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*EXCEPTIONAL FULL RELIEF ENGRAVED GUSTOFF WERKE OVER-UNDER SIDEPLATED EJECTOR GAME GUN TWO BARREL SET MOST LIKELY MADE FOR A TOP RANKING NAZI.