*GREIFELT GRADE ONE OVER-UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 28372. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This high quality gun retailed in the US by Abercrombie & Fitch in the 1930’s, and imported by V L and D in the 1920’s, has 30″ demi-bloc bbls mounted with solid, matted rib engraved “Von Lengerke & Detmold – Inc. New – York” in milled out portion of rib. Sides of top bbl are engraved “FLUSS – STAHL FR. KRUPP – ESSEN”. Breech ends have extensive small scroll. Sides of bbls are stamped with German imperial proofs, with a proof date of 2/24. French grayed scroll-backed, tall OU boxlock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE relief engraved), double Kersten third fastener, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front articulated). Top left of water table is engraved “GREIFELT & CO Suhl” and stamped with SN. Action is engraved with near full coverage multi-sized well cut scroll, matching that on bbl shank, surrounding well rendered scenes of water fowl; quattro of mallards erupt from marsh on left side, and another group of ducks, three standing, another three flying, are on right. Second group of mallards in marsh are on trigger plate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely marbled and finely fiddle figured circassian walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over leather-faced open-sided HAWKINS pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Drop points are small inlet horn diamonds. Matching slim one piece schnabeled ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.716, bottom -.718. Bore restrictions: top -.013 (Lt Mod), bottom – .012 (Lt Mod). Minimum wall thickness: top -.034, bottom -.034. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 90% of a sympathetic re-black, engraving still clear. Action retains most of its french gray, silvered overall. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish with some light subsequent marks, checkering re-cut, wood slightly under metal. There are three stable cracks at rear of top tang, and a small piece of wood missing from top right rear of forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are out of time. This finely made gun retailed for $450.00 in 1936, more than double the cost of a Parker DHE. 4-45961 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2370

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
	2370	$4,025.00	GREIFELT GRADE ONE OVER-UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 28372. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This high quality gun retailed in the US by Abercrombie & Fitch in the 1930’s, and imported by V L and D in the 1920’s, has 30″ demi-bloc bbls mounted with solid, matted rib engraved “Von Lengerke & Detmold – Inc. New – York” in milled out portion of rib. Sides of top bbl are engraved “FLUSS – STAHL FR. KRUPP – ESSEN”. Breech ends have extensive small scroll. Sides of bbls are stamped with German imperial proofs, with a proof date of 2/24. French grayed scroll-backed, tall OU boxlock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE relief engraved), double Kersten third fastener, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front articulated). Top left of water table is engraved “GREIFELT & CO Suhl” and stamped with SN. Action is engraved with near full coverage multi-sized well cut scroll, matching that on bbl shank, surrounding well rendered scenes of water fowl; quattro of mallards erupt from marsh on left side, and another group of ducks, three standing, another three flying, are on right. Second group of mallards in marsh are on trigger plate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely marbled and finely fiddle figured circassian walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over leather-faced open-sided HAWKINS pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Drop points are small inlet horn diamonds. Matching slim one piece schnabeled ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.716, bottom -.718. Bore restrictions: top -.013 (Lt Mod), bottom – .012 (Lt Mod). Minimum wall thickness: top -.034, bottom -.034. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 90% of a sympathetic re-black, engraving still clear. Action retains most of its french gray, silvered overall. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish with some light subsequent marks, checkering re-cut, wood slightly under metal. There are three stable cracks at rear of top tang, and a small piece of wood missing from top right rear of forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are out of time. This finely made gun retailed for $450.00 in 1936, more than double the cost of a Parker DHE. 4-45961 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2370 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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*GREIFELT GRADE ONE OVER-UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.