*FINE GAME SCENE ENGRAVED SIDEPLATED BLITZ ACTION EJECTOR OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN BY SIMSON.

SN 231703. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls are marked “SIMSON, SUHL (THURINGEN)” on milled out portion of matted, solid rib. Triangles of open shaded scroll are at breech ends. Bottoms are stamped with 1962 East German proofs. Coin finished, double Kersten, OU, sideplated, Blitz action features automatic safety, reinforcing bolsters, pin type cocking indicators on side plates, and double triggers. Bottom firing pin is bushed. Action is engraved with full coverage large, open, shaded scroll surrounding a trio of pheasant on bottom, two walking and another flying. Reinforcing bolsters are deeply relief engraved with oak leaves and acorns. Sideplates have further game embellishment with left side portraying scene of roaring stag toward rear while hind investigates his fallen and exhausted (tongue hanging out) foe. Right side has setter and pointer approaching a trio of quail (?). Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. A pair of snipe are on trigger guard bow. Lightly figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered Simson composition buttplate, and features skip line point pattern checkering at grip, and a small right hand shadow line cheekpiece. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom – .724. Bore restrictions: top – .042 (extra full), bottom – .035 (full). Wall thickness: top – .032, bottom – .033. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of very little field use, with minor handling marks in wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. 50146-23 MGM241 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2590

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2590	$5,175.00	FINE GAME SCENE ENGRAVED SIDEPLATED BLITZ ACTION EJECTOR OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN BY SIMSON. SN 231703. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls are marked “SIMSON, SUHL (THURINGEN)” on milled out portion of matted, solid rib. Triangles of open shaded scroll are at breech ends. Bottoms are stamped with 1962 East German proofs. Coin finished, double Kersten, OU, sideplated, Blitz action features automatic safety, reinforcing bolsters, pin type cocking indicators on side plates, and double triggers. Bottom firing pin is bushed. Action is engraved with full coverage large, open, shaded scroll surrounding a trio of pheasant on bottom, two walking and another flying. Reinforcing bolsters are deeply relief engraved with oak leaves and acorns. Sideplates have further game embellishment with left side portraying scene of roaring stag toward rear while hind investigates his fallen and exhausted (tongue hanging out) foe. Right side has setter and pointer approaching a trio of quail (?). Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. A pair of snipe are on trigger guard bow. Lightly figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered Simson composition buttplate, and features skip line point pattern checkering at grip, and a small right hand shadow line cheekpiece. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom – .724. Bore restrictions: top – .042 (extra full), bottom – .035 (full). Wall thickness: top – .032, bottom – .033. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of very little field use, with minor handling marks in wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. 50146-23 MGM241 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2590 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 GAME SCENE ENGRAVED SIDEPLATED BLITZ ACTION EJECTOR OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN BY SIMSON.