*FINE SIMSON SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK GAME GUN TWO GAUGE SET WITH ATTRACTIVE BONE STOCK INLAY AND CASE.

SN 161710. Cal. 16 ga. and 12 ga. Two sets of 28-1/2″ Shoe lump bbls are marked “SIMSON, SUHL (THURINGEN)” on slightly raised, matted, game ribs. Tops of bbls are marked “SPEZIAL – GEWEHRLAUFSTAHL”. There are 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs, with proof date of 2/58. Bottoms of front lumps are engraved “12” and “16” as appropriate to each bbl. Coin finished boxlock action is fitted with ornamental sideplates, and features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage well cut scroll within gold inlaid wire borders. This scroll surrounds a running hare on trigger plate. Sideplates are fully engraved with game scenes; a fox vexing two lazy ducks, which are now taking flight, is on left side, and a setter is pointing a pheasant with another bird flushing on right. Rather plain, lightly streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered hard rubber buttplate with Simson logo. Stock features a right hand shadow line cheekpiece and skip line checkering. Checkering at grip and forend has relief carved oak leaves at its ends, which is further embellished with bone inlay of oak leaves and acorns with line and dot borders. More bone inlay of oak leaves is at heel, and around buttplate, and extends to face of cheekpiece where scrolled oak branches are being perched upon by a pair of well done pheasant. Matching splinter ejector forends have damascened internals and Deeley releases. Forends are also marked as to gauge on irons where they are engraved on bottoms and stamped on insides. 12 Ga BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.725, right – .725. Bore restrictions: left – .042 (extra full), right – .033 (full). Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .036. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. 16 ga BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.673, right – .673. Bore restrictions: left – .035 (full), right – .025 (IMod). Wall thickness: left – .036, right – .039. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. New black leather case by Legend Outfitters, with matching leather trim, is lined in gray velvet, and has space for gun and both sets of bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of little field use, with a few minor marks on all wood and metal finishes. Coin finish of action has some slight darkening. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanics are excellent. Case is excellent. 50146-20 MGM207 (6,500-12,000) – Lot 2589

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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	2589	$0.00	FINE SIMSON SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK GAME GUN TWO GAUGE SET WITH ATTRACTIVE BONE STOCK INLAY AND CASE. SN 161710. Cal. 16 ga. and 12 ga. Two sets of 28-1/2″ Shoe lump bbls are marked “SIMSON, SUHL (THURINGEN)” on slightly raised, matted, game ribs. Tops of bbls are marked “SPEZIAL – GEWEHRLAUFSTAHL”. There are 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs, with proof date of 2/58. Bottoms of front lumps are engraved “12” and “16” as appropriate to each bbl. Coin finished boxlock action is fitted with ornamental sideplates, and features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage well cut scroll within gold inlaid wire borders. This scroll surrounds a running hare on trigger plate. Sideplates are fully engraved with game scenes; a fox vexing two lazy ducks, which are now taking flight, is on left side, and a setter is pointing a pheasant with another bird flushing on right. Rather plain, lightly streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered hard rubber buttplate with Simson logo. Stock features a right hand shadow line cheekpiece and skip line checkering. Checkering at grip and forend has relief carved oak leaves at its ends, which is further embellished with bone inlay of oak leaves and acorns with line and dot borders. More bone inlay of oak leaves is at heel, and around buttplate, and extends to face of cheekpiece where scrolled oak branches are being perched upon by a pair of well done pheasant. Matching splinter ejector forends have damascened internals and Deeley releases. Forends are also marked as to gauge on irons where they are engraved on bottoms and stamped on insides. 12 Ga BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.725, right – .725. Bore restrictions: left – .042 (extra full), right – .033 (full). Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .036. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. 16 ga BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.673, right – .673. Bore restrictions: left – .035 (full), right – .025 (IMod). Wall thickness: left – .036, right – .039. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. New black leather case by Legend Outfitters, with matching leather trim, is lined in gray velvet, and has space for gun and both sets of bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of little field use, with a few minor marks on all wood and metal finishes. Coin finish of action has some slight darkening. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanics are excellent. Case is excellent. 50146-20 MGM207 (6,500-12,000) – Lot 2589 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 SIMSON SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK GAME GUN TWO GAUGE SET WITH ATTRACTIVE BONE STOCK INLAY AND CASE.