PRUSSIAN CHARLES DALY DIAMOND GRADE BY H. A. LINDNER.

SN 1148. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Charles Daly Diamond Quality” in unmatted portion of concave game rib. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with Witten steel logos. Bbl flats are stamped with German imperial proofs and with SN. Bottoms of bbls have “Excelsior Witten” and HAL (Lindner) crossed pistol logos. Scallop-backed, boxlock action features automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators, side clips, square crossbolt third fastener, double triggers, and intercepting safety sears. Action is engraved with over 80% coverage well cut small scroll and geometric borders. “CHARLES DALY” is in riband on each side. A pointer retrieving fowl is on trigger plate, and a pair of pheasant are on trigger guard bow. SN is at grip. Dark, marbled, flesh-toned, lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over 7/8″ thick hard rubber buttplate with correct shaping of serrations on butt, and is probably original. Stock features classic horn finial to tip of grip, drop points, checkered side panels and point pattern checkering with two line borders. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “A H L” in script. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet horn tip and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.040 (Extra Full), right -.032 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain a considerable amount of what appears to be their orig blue, are mostly a mottled gray. Action retains some color where protected, but is essentially all a pleasing silver. Stocks retain nearly all of a glossy oil finish with a few minor marks and knocks. Checkering correctly re-cut. Bores are very fine, with some light frosting and one or two small pits. Action is very slightly loose. Ejectors are strong and in time. 4-49274 MGM35 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3437

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
	3437	$4,887.50	PRUSSIAN CHARLES DALY DIAMOND GRADE BY H. A. LINDNER. SN 1148. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Charles Daly Diamond Quality” in unmatted portion of concave game rib. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with Witten steel logos. Bbl flats are stamped with German imperial proofs and with SN. Bottoms of bbls have “Excelsior Witten” and HAL (Lindner) crossed pistol logos. Scallop-backed, boxlock action features automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators, side clips, square crossbolt third fastener, double triggers, and intercepting safety sears. Action is engraved with over 80% coverage well cut small scroll and geometric borders. “CHARLES DALY” is in riband on each side. A pointer retrieving fowl is on trigger plate, and a pair of pheasant are on trigger guard bow. SN is at grip. Dark, marbled, flesh-toned, lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over 7/8″ thick hard rubber buttplate with correct shaping of serrations on butt, and is probably original. Stock features classic horn finial to tip of grip, drop points, checkered side panels and point pattern checkering with two line borders. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “A H L” in script. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet horn tip and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.040 (Extra Full), right -.032 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain a considerable amount of what appears to be their orig blue, are mostly a mottled gray. Action retains some color where protected, but is essentially all a pleasing silver. Stocks retain nearly all of a glossy oil finish with a few minor marks and knocks. Checkering correctly re-cut. Bores are very fine, with some light frosting and one or two small pits. Action is very slightly loose. Ejectors are strong and in time. 4-49274 MGM35 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3437 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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PRUSSIAN CHARLES DALY DIAMOND GRADE BY H. A. LINDNER.