*BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED CHARLES DALY REGENT DIAMOND SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 25183. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Bbl is fitted with raised, matted, ventilated rib with two ivory beads, and is gold inlaid on either side of rib, “Charles Daly” and “Regent Diamond Quality”. On either side of rib there are also Witten steel logos, and exceptionally well sculpted medium relief open shaded scroll with fern frond and oak leaf and acorn accents. Bottom of bbl is stamped with German proofs, steel information, and SN. Scallop backed boxlock action is stamped “PRUSSIA” inside of bbl channel, and has large reinforce housing double sliding bolts at top of action. Bolsters run along bbl. These bolsters and reinforce are engraved in deep chiseled high relief with scrolled ferns with floral highlights, and small rose bouquets framed by acanthus. Top of reinforce and remainder of action are engraved with near full coverage medium open shaded scroll, in the style of that on bbls, framing oval relief engraved vignettes of gold inlaid birds in finely detailed settings; a pair of pheasant, one standing the other flying, is on left side of action, with a trio of grouse, two perched and one flying, on right. Bottom of action has gold inlaid relief rendition of incoming duck surmounted by a Regents crown in shield shaped background. A pair of gold inlaid snipe fly through woodlands on trigger guard bow. “Charles Daly” is engraved on small rectangles on each side of action under bolster. Dense, lightly marbled and fiddle figured European walnut engraved steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over open sided brown “WHITE LINE” pad over 3/4″ ebony extension. (Measures 13-3/8″ to end of wood.) Stock features checkered side panels, faceted drop points, and fancy pattern borderless checkering at grip. Matching flared beavertail non-ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: .728. Bore restriction: .037 (Full). Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 15″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains nearly all its lustrous factory type blue, engraving still sharp and clear. Action retains approx 70% orig case hardening color, silvered around bottom and on sharp edges from normal hand wear. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with a few minor marks. Butt area refinished when new pad installed. Checkering is slightly worn. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. An excellent example of top quality German craftsmanship. 4-50365 MGM248 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3436

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
	3436	$9,775.00	BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED CHARLES DALY REGENT DIAMOND SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN. SN 25183. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Bbl is fitted with raised, matted, ventilated rib with two ivory beads, and is gold inlaid on either side of rib, “Charles Daly” and “Regent Diamond Quality”. On either side of rib there are also Witten steel logos, and exceptionally well sculpted medium relief open shaded scroll with fern frond and oak leaf and acorn accents. Bottom of bbl is stamped with German proofs, steel information, and SN. Scallop backed boxlock action is stamped “PRUSSIA” inside of bbl channel, and has large reinforce housing double sliding bolts at top of action. Bolsters run along bbl. These bolsters and reinforce are engraved in deep chiseled high relief with scrolled ferns with floral highlights, and small rose bouquets framed by acanthus. Top of reinforce and remainder of action are engraved with near full coverage medium open shaded scroll, in the style of that on bbls, framing oval relief engraved vignettes of gold inlaid birds in finely detailed settings; a pair of pheasant, one standing the other flying, is on left side of action, with a trio of grouse, two perched and one flying, on right. Bottom of action has gold inlaid relief rendition of incoming duck surmounted by a Regents crown in shield shaped background. A pair of gold inlaid snipe fly through woodlands on trigger guard bow. “Charles Daly” is engraved on small rectangles on each side of action under bolster. Dense, lightly marbled and fiddle figured European walnut engraved steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over open sided brown “WHITE LINE” pad over 3/4″ ebony extension. (Measures 13-3/8″ to end of wood.) Stock features checkered side panels, faceted drop points, and fancy pattern borderless checkering at grip. Matching flared beavertail non-ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: .728. Bore restriction: .037 (Full). Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 15″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains nearly all its lustrous factory type blue, engraving still sharp and clear. Action retains approx 70% orig case hardening color, silvered around bottom and on sharp edges from normal hand wear. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with a few minor marks. Butt area refinished when new pad installed. Checkering is slightly worn. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. An excellent example of top quality German craftsmanship. 4-50365 MGM248 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3436 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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*BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED CHARLES DALY REGENT DIAMOND SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.