*FINE QUALITY BOXLOCK SHOTGUN BY SCHERPING OF HANNOVER.

SN 4263. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 29-1/2″ Bbls fitted with slightly raised matted game rib are engraved “H. Scherping Hannover” “Kgl. Hofbuchsenmacher” on tops, with Witten steel logos toward rears. An unusual tapered round steel piece is added to bottom rib, and getting smaller toward sling loop. Small sized ogee backed case hardened boxlock action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, pin type cocking indicators on sides, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with very nicely cut medium scroll with rose and other floral highlights within geometric borders. Makers name, address, and other information (as on bbls), are in ribands on each side. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely fiddle figured and marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered horn butt, and features attenuated drop points, point pattern checkering, and sling loop. Long splinter forend is missing its inlet horn tip, and has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.674, right – .673. Bore restrictions: left – .032 (full), right – .030 (full). Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast approx 5/8 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, silvered from hand wear and with numerous light marks. Action retains a considerable amount, perhaps 15 – 20% orig case hardening color where protected. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish, with numerous marks, both light and heavy. Checkering is considerably worn especially on left side. There is 1-1/2″ stress crack at bottom left of buttstock, at rear. Bores are good to fine with considerable pitting at breech ends of right bbl, other pitting scattered throughout. Action is tight. 51872-8 MGM (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 1702

Auction: Firearms - October 2017

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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	1702	$0.00	FINE QUALITY BOXLOCK SHOTGUN BY SCHERPING OF HANNOVER. SN 4263. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 29-1/2″ Bbls fitted with slightly raised matted game rib are engraved “H. Scherping Hannover” “Kgl. Hofbuchsenmacher” on tops, with Witten steel logos toward rears. An unusual tapered round steel piece is added to bottom rib, and getting smaller toward sling loop. Small sized ogee backed case hardened boxlock action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, pin type cocking indicators on sides, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with very nicely cut medium scroll with rose and other floral highlights within geometric borders. Makers name, address, and other information (as on bbls), are in ribands on each side. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely fiddle figured and marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered horn butt, and features attenuated drop points, point pattern checkering, and sling loop. Long splinter forend is missing its inlet horn tip, and has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.674, right – .673. Bore restrictions: left – .032 (full), right – .030 (full). Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast approx 5/8 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, silvered from hand wear and with numerous light marks. Action retains a considerable amount, perhaps 15 – 20% orig case hardening color where protected. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish, with numerous marks, both light and heavy. Checkering is considerably worn especially on left side. There is 1-1/2″ stress crack at bottom left of buttstock, at rear. Bores are good to fine with considerable pitting at breech ends of right bbl, other pitting scattered throughout. Action is tight. 51872-8 MGM (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 1702 Auction: Firearms - October 2017 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 QUALITY BOXLOCK SHOTGUN BY SCHERPING OF HANNOVER.