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2371
$14,375.00

*BLASER F3 GAME “IMPERIAL GRADE” WITH CASE.

SN GR080956. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Demi-bloc bbls fitted with Briley thin wall chokes are mounted with narrow, matted, ventilated rib having Blaser information and bbl number on left side of mono-bloc. Left side is also stamped with 2005 German proofs. Top of mono-bloc has flush gold inlaid wire borders surrounding 70% coverage truly exceptional, cleanly cut, small open shaded scroll. Coin finished Blaser action with ornamental sideplates features non-automatic safety and gold-plated selective single trigger. Action is engraved with 80% coverage small scroll similar to that on bbls, with highlights of semi-relief scroll on top rails running up into fences. Bottom of action has central medallion of large semi relief scroll with shaded background surrounding bbl boss hole. This transitions to small scroll surrounding “Blaser”. Sideplates have relief engraved central medallions of exceptionally well cut and Bulino enhanced realistic wildfowl scenes; four mallards fly across woodland marsh with dramatic sky in background on left plate, and four pheasant are taking flight over cropland on right. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Exceptional exhibition quality, vibrantly marbled and nicely figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over black Blaser pad, and features right hand palm swell, as well as nicely cut multi-point pattern checkering at grip. Perfectly matched one piece schnabeled forend has Blaser’s Anson type release. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Black ABS Blaser case with tan leather trim has three combination locks. Case is lined in royal blue velvet, and has central divider to separate gun from accessories, which include combination instructions, pair of plastic snap caps and some ear plugs. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining essentially all of its factory finishes on wood and metal, shows little evidence of firing. There are a number of light marks in wood, especially on butt, with one small dent on right rear. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. The Imperial grade of this highly regarded shotgun retails in excess of $29,000.00.   4-55442 (12,000-16,000) – Lot 2371


Auction: Firearms - March 2015
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