*◊ EXTREMELY RARE HOLEK AUTOMAT RIFLE CHAMBERED IN 8 MM.

SN 245. Cal. 8mm x 57. Interesting tipping breech block (similar to ZB vz. 26/BREN MG) semi-automatic sporter developed by the Czech arms designer Emmanuel Holek (brother of Vaclan Holek) and manufactured in 1942, utilizing an under-barrel tapped gas recoil system, the weapon cocks by taking the front sling loop and pulling the gas system rearward thus disengaging and retracting the tipping bolt. This rifle was very advanced for its time, it is Czech proofed and is marked with Holek’s logo and “ORIGINAL HOLEK AUTOMAT” on the top receiver rear. The magazine (replacement) is in the white as are the bolt and extractor, period 2-pc sporter stock shows nice checkering at forend & wrist. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-Visser collection. CONDITION: Very Fine. High polished blue is 98%, the rear dove-tail sight has been ground down at some point and 3-threaded holes are present on the right where a presumed tangent or target sight was probably added and later removed. Bore is very nice, shiny, stock shows some wear & a few minor scratches and dings. 4-53224 DW7 (5,500-7,500) – Lot 3187

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	3187	$0.00	Revised: 2/27/2014 Please Note: Estimate should be $5,500-$7,500 ◊ EXTREMELY RARE HOLEK AUTOMAT RIFLE CHAMBERED IN 8 MM. SN 245. Cal. 8mm x 57. Interesting tipping breech block (similar to ZB vz. 26/BREN MG) semi-automatic sporter developed by the Czech arms designer Emmanuel Holek (brother of Vaclan Holek) and manufactured in 1942, utilizing an under-barrel tapped gas recoil system, the weapon cocks by taking the front sling loop and pulling the gas system rearward thus disengaging and retracting the tipping bolt. This rifle was very advanced for its time, it is Czech proofed and is marked with Holek’s logo and “ORIGINAL HOLEK AUTOMAT” on the top receiver rear. The magazine (replacement) is in the white as are the bolt and extractor, period 2-pc sporter stock shows nice checkering at forend & wrist. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-Visser collection. CONDITION: Very Fine. High polished blue is 98%, the rear dove-tail sight has been ground down at some point and 3-threaded holes are present on the right where a presumed tangent or target sight was probably added and later removed. Bore is very nice, shiny, stock shows some wear & a few minor scratches and dings. 4-53224 DW7 (5,500-7,500) – Lot 3187 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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*◊ EXTREMELY RARE HOLEK AUTOMAT RIFLE CHAMBERED IN 8 MM.