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

SN 15885. Cal. 12 x 12 x 8x57R. 21-3/4″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with full length stippled rib, which is sighted with pop-up enameled rear sight, and Krieghoff’s dovetailed mounting system for scope. Bbls are faintly marked with makers name and steel type. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with German proofs with date of 8/33. Blued action features hand detachable sidelocks with hidden takedown pin with hinged toggle on left lockplate, side safety also on left lockplate, flip-up lollipop tang sight, detachable rifle lock work with takedown screw at bottom and lever at grip secured by swiveling grip cap. Action also features side clips, crossbolt third fastener, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers (front set). Internals are gold-plated. Action and lockplates are engraved with full coverage relief oak branches, leaves, and acorns. Banner on bottom of action is engraved “KRIEGHOFF – DRILLING” and “NEPTUN – LUXUS”. Cocking lever for rifle is at left side of horn trigger guard, which has inlet shield on bow, gold inlaid “Dr. H”. Beautifully fiddle figured and well streaked European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed horn buttplate, which is attached to 3/8″ thick removable section covering recesses in butt for cartridges and sub-caliber bbl insert. These recesses are accessed by large screw with coin slot at center of buttplate which releases with 1/4 turn. 22 Long rifle insert is marked “SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF”. Stock features slightly hog-backed comb, point pattern checkering, and shadow line right hand cheekpiece. Matching splinter forend has inlet horn tip and Deeley release. Weaver K 4 scope with crosshair reticle is in custom steel rings. Bore diameter: left -.722, right – .722. Bore restrictions: left – .034 (full), right – .027 (IMod). Wall thickness: left – .043, right – .031. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Good, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a rust blue over considerable stippling and pitting overall. Engraving nearly obliterated. Action has high points silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of a very well done hand rubbed oil finish, checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is very slightly loose. Scope is excellent, optics clear. 50146-16 MGM234 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2560

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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	2560	$0.00	SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF “NEPTUN LUXUS” SIDELOCK DRILLING WITH SCOPE. SN 15885. Cal. 12 x 12 x 8x57R. 21-3/4″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with full length stippled rib, which is sighted with pop-up enameled rear sight, and Krieghoff’s dovetailed mounting system for scope. Bbls are faintly marked with makers name and steel type. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with German proofs with date of 8/33. Blued action features hand detachable sidelocks with hidden takedown pin with hinged toggle on left lockplate, side safety also on left lockplate, flip-up lollipop tang sight, detachable rifle lock work with takedown screw at bottom and lever at grip secured by swiveling grip cap. Action also features side clips, crossbolt third fastener, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers (front set). Internals are gold-plated. Action and lockplates are engraved with full coverage relief oak branches, leaves, and acorns. Banner on bottom of action is engraved “KRIEGHOFF – DRILLING” and “NEPTUN – LUXUS”. Cocking lever for rifle is at left side of horn trigger guard, which has inlet shield on bow, gold inlaid “Dr. H”. Beautifully fiddle figured and well streaked European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed horn buttplate, which is attached to 3/8″ thick removable section covering recesses in butt for cartridges and sub-caliber bbl insert. These recesses are accessed by large screw with coin slot at center of buttplate which releases with 1/4 turn. 22 Long rifle insert is marked “SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF”. Stock features slightly hog-backed comb, point pattern checkering, and shadow line right hand cheekpiece. Matching splinter forend has inlet horn tip and Deeley release. Weaver K 4 scope with crosshair reticle is in custom steel rings. Bore diameter: left -.722, right – .722. Bore restrictions: left – .034 (full), right – .027 (IMod). Wall thickness: left – .043, right – .031. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Good, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a rust blue over considerable stippling and pitting overall. Engraving nearly obliterated. Action has high points silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of a very well done hand rubbed oil finish, checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is very slightly loose. Scope is excellent, optics clear. 50146-16 MGM234 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2560 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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*SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF “NEPTUN LUXUS” SIDELOCK DRILLING WITH SCOPE.