EXCEPTIONAL JOHANN SPRINGER OVER-UNDER PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal..620 (12-groove shallow rifling). This fine rifle exudes the quality and workmanship that has been the hallmark of this revered company since its inception. Spectacular 24″ etched Damascus barrels have large convex rib on left side, and two Damascus ramrod pipes, with tail pipe on right, which contain original brass tipped ebony ramrod with steel tail. One standing, one folding leaf rear sight is dovetailed through oval block at rear of bbl, with front bead dovetailed through matching block at front. Breech ends of bbls are inlaid in gold with gold bands and other florally terminated geometric motifs. Top of bbl is gold inlaid with “Joh: Springer vorm: Nowotny in Wien”. Patent breeches have large snail scrolled fences with vented platinum blow-outs. Original square shanked nipples are grooved to better retain caps. Scalloped breech iron extends into wrist, with deeply indented rectangular silver crest plate inlaid at center of strap. Back action locks have decoratively filed plates. Tall chamfered hammers have nicely checkered thumbpieces. Trigger plate has fancy filed termination. Both triggers are set. Trigger guard has steel bow with finely scroll-carved horn grip transition. Breech, breech iron, locks and hammers are beautifully engraved with semi-relief shaded scrolled open acanthus, framing scenes of the hunt and game. There is a finely detailed rendition of chamois on breech between hammers. A gold inlaid band on breech iron surrounds exceptional portrait of Yeager smoking a pipe, returning from the hunt with bagged chamois over his shoulder. Tails of lockplates have scenes of the chase; right side showing hounds taking down fox, with horse and rider in background; left side depicts hounds worrying a stag with hunter and another hound appearing over hill in background. Right lock is relief engraved “Springer” and left lock “In Wien”. Trigger guard bow depicts large hound taking down stag. Finely marbled European walnut stock has right hand cheekpiece with fine point pattern checkering with deeply mullered borders, and measures 13-3/4″ over steel buttplate with long tang. Spring loaded oval steel patchbox with fleur de lis termination is on right side of stock. Patchbox is also finely engraved with scrolled acanthus outlining Yeager standing over downed stag, waving his hat. Patchbox contains a brass powder measure, and some old patches. Sling retaining button and horn spacer are on toe line, and wide sling loop is attached to bottom of bbl. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain most of their orig black finish, rubbed into etched Damascus to give contrast, and are quite striking. Metal parts retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig coin finish, that has pleasingly darkened slightly over the years with oiling and care. Stock retains nearly all of its orig French polish with numerous minor marks, scuffs, and mars. Finish has slightly alligatored. The overall effect is quite pleasing. Bores are excellent. Locks are crisp. Set triggers work. A superb, unmolested, original piece. 4-50353 MGM9 (17,500-22,500) – Lot 3400

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
	3400	$18,400.00	EXCEPTIONAL JOHANN SPRINGER OVER-UNDER PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal..620 (12-groove shallow rifling). This fine rifle exudes the quality and workmanship that has been the hallmark of this revered company since its inception. Spectacular 24″ etched Damascus barrels have large convex rib on left side, and two Damascus ramrod pipes, with tail pipe on right, which contain original brass tipped ebony ramrod with steel tail. One standing, one folding leaf rear sight is dovetailed through oval block at rear of bbl, with front bead dovetailed through matching block at front. Breech ends of bbls are inlaid in gold with gold bands and other florally terminated geometric motifs. Top of bbl is gold inlaid with “Joh: Springer vorm: Nowotny in Wien”. Patent breeches have large snail scrolled fences with vented platinum blow-outs. Original square shanked nipples are grooved to better retain caps. Scalloped breech iron extends into wrist, with deeply indented rectangular silver crest plate inlaid at center of strap. Back action locks have decoratively filed plates. Tall chamfered hammers have nicely checkered thumbpieces. Trigger plate has fancy filed termination. Both triggers are set. Trigger guard has steel bow with finely scroll-carved horn grip transition. Breech, breech iron, locks and hammers are beautifully engraved with semi-relief shaded scrolled open acanthus, framing scenes of the hunt and game. There is a finely detailed rendition of chamois on breech between hammers. A gold inlaid band on breech iron surrounds exceptional portrait of Yeager smoking a pipe, returning from the hunt with bagged chamois over his shoulder. Tails of lockplates have scenes of the chase; right side showing hounds taking down fox, with horse and rider in background; left side depicts hounds worrying a stag with hunter and another hound appearing over hill in background. Right lock is relief engraved “Springer” and left lock “In Wien”. Trigger guard bow depicts large hound taking down stag. Finely marbled European walnut stock has right hand cheekpiece with fine point pattern checkering with deeply mullered borders, and measures 13-3/4″ over steel buttplate with long tang. Spring loaded oval steel patchbox with fleur de lis termination is on right side of stock. Patchbox is also finely engraved with scrolled acanthus outlining Yeager standing over downed stag, waving his hat. Patchbox contains a brass powder measure, and some old patches. Sling retaining button and horn spacer are on toe line, and wide sling loop is attached to bottom of bbl. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain most of their orig black finish, rubbed into etched Damascus to give contrast, and are quite striking. Metal parts retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig coin finish, that has pleasingly darkened slightly over the years with oiling and care. Stock retains nearly all of its orig French polish with numerous minor marks, scuffs, and mars. Finish has slightly alligatored. The overall effect is quite pleasing. Bores are excellent. Locks are crisp. Set triggers work. A superb, unmolested, original piece. 4-50353 MGM9 (17,500-22,500) – Lot 3400 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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EXCEPTIONAL JOHANN SPRINGER OVER-UNDER PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE.