*FINE SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF “NEPTUN PRIMUS” SIDELOCK DRILLING WITH SCOPE.

SN 20554. Cal. 16 x 16 x 8x57R. 23-5/8″ Bbls fitted with full length matted rib have pop-up shotgun/ rifle sight actuated when rifle bbl is selected, as well as a flip-up blade. Rear portion is fitted with Krieghoff’s dovetailed scope bases. Bbls are marked “SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF, SUHL”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1939 German imperial proofs. Coin finished sidelock action features Krieghoff’s fine cocking slide for rifle bbl on top tang, side safety lever on left lockplate, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, detachable trigger/ rifle firing group with screw on bottom of action and lever at grip retained by pivoting grip cap. Action has double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage typical Germanic scrolling acanthus in stippled background. Arched device on bottom is engraved “KRIEGHOFF DRILLING” and “NEPTUN PRIMUS”. Lockplates are finely relief engraved with game scenes; a roebuck and two does are scampering through pine woodlands on left plate, and a fox surprises a trio of grouse and a hare on right. Blued top lever is silver inlaid with monogram “FBC” (?). Lightly fiddle figured and lightly streaked European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over ribbed horn buttplate which is removable with quarter turn of central wide slotted screw, exposing storage area for cartridges and sub-caliber device. Stock also features hog-backed comb, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and small area of checkering at grip flanked by fine relief carved oak branches with leaves and acorns. Matching splinter forend with inlet horn tip has Deeley release. “Landlicht” 4X German scope with three post reticle is in Krieghoff mounts numbered to this gun. Bore diameter: left -.671, right – .670. Bore restrictions: left – .029 (full), right – .023 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .028. Drop at heel: approx 3-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. Also included with Drilling is a 22 long rifle insert by Krieghoff which does not fit recess in butt (too long), as well as a leather cartridge pouch. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality satin re-blue. Coin finish of action is fine, silvering on highlights. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with numerous marks, checkering and carving with lovely hand worn patina. Shotgun bores are excellent, with a couple of striations in left bbl. Rifle bore is very good with light scattered pitting. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. Scope is somewhat mottled and silvered on exterior, optics are a bit hazy. Sub-caliber insert is excellent. 50146-17 MGM235 (7,000-11,000) – Lot 2555

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Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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	2555	$0.00	FINE SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF “NEPTUN PRIMUS” SIDELOCK DRILLING WITH SCOPE. SN 20554. Cal. 16 x 16 x 8x57R. 23-5/8″ Bbls fitted with full length matted rib have pop-up shotgun/ rifle sight actuated when rifle bbl is selected, as well as a flip-up blade. Rear portion is fitted with Krieghoff’s dovetailed scope bases. Bbls are marked “SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF, SUHL”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1939 German imperial proofs. Coin finished sidelock action features Krieghoff’s fine cocking slide for rifle bbl on top tang, side safety lever on left lockplate, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, detachable trigger/ rifle firing group with screw on bottom of action and lever at grip retained by pivoting grip cap. Action has double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage typical Germanic scrolling acanthus in stippled background. Arched device on bottom is engraved “KRIEGHOFF DRILLING” and “NEPTUN PRIMUS”. Lockplates are finely relief engraved with game scenes; a roebuck and two does are scampering through pine woodlands on left plate, and a fox surprises a trio of grouse and a hare on right. Blued top lever is silver inlaid with monogram “FBC” (?). Lightly fiddle figured and lightly streaked European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over ribbed horn buttplate which is removable with quarter turn of central wide slotted screw, exposing storage area for cartridges and sub-caliber device. Stock also features hog-backed comb, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and small area of checkering at grip flanked by fine relief carved oak branches with leaves and acorns. Matching splinter forend with inlet horn tip has Deeley release. “Landlicht” 4X German scope with three post reticle is in Krieghoff mounts numbered to this gun. Bore diameter: left -.671, right – .670. Bore restrictions: left – .029 (full), right – .023 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .028. Drop at heel: approx 3-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. Also included with Drilling is a 22 long rifle insert by Krieghoff which does not fit recess in butt (too long), as well as a leather cartridge pouch. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality satin re-blue. Coin finish of action is fine, silvering on highlights. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with numerous marks, checkering and carving with lovely hand worn patina. Shotgun bores are excellent, with a couple of striations in left bbl. Rifle bore is very good with light scattered pitting. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. Scope is somewhat mottled and silvered on exterior, optics are a bit hazy. Sub-caliber insert is excellent. 50146-17 MGM235 (7,000-11,000) – Lot 2555 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2016 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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*FINE SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF “NEPTUN PRIMUS” SIDELOCK DRILLING WITH SCOPE.