*ADAM SCHURK BLITZ ACTION DRILLING WITH SCOPE.

*ADAM SCHURK BLITZ ACTION DRILLING WITH SCOPE. SN 337. Cal. 16 x 16 x .25-35 Win. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This nicely finished pre-WWI Drilling has 26-3/4″ bbls with full length matted top rib with crossbolt extension in longitudinally dovetailed scope base. Tops of bbls are engraved “Adam Schurk” and “Munchen”. Decorative bands are around breeches, which are also stamped “Fluss. Stahl” “Krupp. Essen” and with nitro proofs. Rear sight pops up when rifle mode is engaged, and silver front bead is dovetailed into end of rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with German proofs for 16 ga. and 6.3 x 53-1/2 cartridge and “St.m.G.” Rifle bbl is also stamped “.25-35 Win”. Sling loop is soldered to bottom of bbl. Case hardened trigger plate scallop-backed action features Greener side safety, tang mounted rifle selector, pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, reinforcing bolsters to frame, and double triggers (front trigger set). Action is engraved with competently cut shaded acanthus with nicely rendered scenes of game on sides of action; a pair of hunting hounds on right and roe deer on left. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely marbled and slightly figured dark European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, sunburst horn grip cap, 24 LPI line border checkering, and a cartridge trap on toe line with spring cover with space for 4 cartridges. Cover is nicely engraved matching action, with stag in oval at center. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release, with small schnabel tip. Bore diameter: left -.675, right -.675. Bore restrictions: left -.028, right -.020. Wall thickness: left -.38, right -.037. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/8″. Weight without scope : 7 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 13-7/8″. Voigtlander Scopar B with three crosshairs and dot reticle is in slip-on dovetail mount with windage adjustment, and locking detent. CONDITION: Very fine, essentially as found. Bbl retains 80% orig blue, thinning at carry points to brown. Action retains considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, fairly vivid in protected areas, but mostly silver. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, with numerous marks and compressions from handling and use. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Rifle bore is excellent with no evidence of erosion. Scope retains 70% of its orig black lacquer, but is chipped in many areas revealing bright steel underneath. Optics are slightly clouded, but quite usable. A really fine little Drilling in a great rifle caliber. 4-41824 MGM31 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	1124	$4,312.50	ADAM SCHURK BLITZ ACTION DRILLING WITH SCOPE. SN 337. Cal. 16 x 16 x .25-35 Win. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This nicely finished pre-WWI Drilling has 26-3/4″ bbls with full length matted top rib with crossbolt extension in longitudinally dovetailed scope base. Tops of bbls are engraved “Adam Schurk” and “Munchen”. Decorative bands are around breeches, which are also stamped “Fluss. Stahl” “Krupp. Essen” and with nitro proofs. Rear sight pops up when rifle mode is engaged, and silver front bead is dovetailed into end of rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with German proofs for 16 ga. and 6.3 x 53-1/2 cartridge and “St.m.G.” Rifle bbl is also stamped “.25-35 Win”. Sling loop is soldered to bottom of bbl. Case hardened trigger plate scallop-backed action features Greener side safety, tang mounted rifle selector, pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, reinforcing bolsters to frame, and double triggers (front trigger set). Action is engraved with competently cut shaded acanthus with nicely rendered scenes of game on sides of action; a pair of hunting hounds on right and roe deer on left. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely marbled and slightly figured dark European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, sunburst horn grip cap, 24 LPI line border checkering, and a cartridge trap on toe line with spring cover with space for 4 cartridges. Cover is nicely engraved matching action, with stag in oval at center. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release, with small schnabel tip. Bore diameter: left -.675, right -.675. Bore restrictions: left -.028, right -.020. Wall thickness: left -.38, right -.037. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/8″. Weight without scope : 7 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 13-7/8″. Voigtlander Scopar B with three crosshairs and dot reticle is in slip-on dovetail mount with windage adjustment, and locking detent. CONDITION: Very fine, essentially as found. Bbl retains 80% orig blue, thinning at carry points to brown. Action retains considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, fairly vivid in protected areas, but mostly silver. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, with numerous marks and compressions from handling and use. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Rifle bore is excellent with no evidence of erosion. Scope retains 70% of its orig black lacquer, but is chipped in many areas revealing bright steel underneath. Optics are slightly clouded, but quite usable. A really fine little Drilling in a great rifle caliber. 4-41824 MGM31 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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