*INTERESTING SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK STALKING RIFLE BY AUGUSTE WOLF.

*INTERESTING SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK STALKING RIFLE BY AUGUSTE WOLF. SN 5404. Cal. .444 Marlin. 26-1/4″ Tapered octagon bbl with matted top flat is engraved “Aug. Wolf” and “Suhl” on flats flanking top flat at rear. Silver bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into raised matted base. Bbl has rear sight dovetail. Claw mount saddle is soldered to bbl (actual base is missing). There is provision for rear claw base to be mounted on left side of action. Dovetailed scope base, described later, mounts at these three points. Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN and German proofs for 8 x 46 R cartridge with bbl date of 5/38. Case hardened dropping block action is similar to often used Keilerbuchsen action except that it has large reinforced panels at breech. Action is fitted with double set triggers and non-automatic tang safety. Action is engraved with nicely rendered flowing oak leaf and acorn pattern with stippled background. Portrait of roebuck is on lower right, and red stag is on left. Horn filler extends from rear trigger guard to horn grip cap. Nicely marbled and figured dark honey-colored European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered horn buttplate, and features right hand Tyrolean cheekpiece, and 28 LPI point pattern checkering with double line borders. Un-checkered forend screws to bbl lug through ovoid escutcheon, and terminates in scrolled Schnabel. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Issue no. 30 of WAIDMANNSHEIL with article on Keilerbuchsen actions. Photos of a shotgun by A. Wolf. Photo of this rifle. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl has been re-bored and chambered to 444 Marlin, with excellent bore, and retains most of its orig blue. Dovetailed portion of claw base is missing. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, silvering at high points. Stocks retain most of an older hand rubbed oil finish with edges very slightly rounded, over some older marks and scuffs. Checkering is slightly worn, and somewhat dirty. Action is crisp. Set triggers work. Included with rifle is custom made steel scope rail with blocks to mount in dovetails for scope bases and rear sight. 4-41949 MGM122 (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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	1132	$0.00	INTERESTING SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK STALKING RIFLE BY AUGUSTE WOLF. SN 5404. Cal. .444 Marlin. 26-1/4″ Tapered octagon bbl with matted top flat is engraved “Aug. Wolf” and “Suhl” on flats flanking top flat at rear. Silver bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into raised matted base. Bbl has rear sight dovetail. Claw mount saddle is soldered to bbl (actual base is missing). There is provision for rear claw base to be mounted on left side of action. Dovetailed scope base, described later, mounts at these three points. Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN and German proofs for 8 x 46 R cartridge with bbl date of 5/38. Case hardened dropping block action is similar to often used Keilerbuchsen action except that it has large reinforced panels at breech. Action is fitted with double set triggers and non-automatic tang safety. Action is engraved with nicely rendered flowing oak leaf and acorn pattern with stippled background. Portrait of roebuck is on lower right, and red stag is on left. Horn filler extends from rear trigger guard to horn grip cap. Nicely marbled and figured dark honey-colored European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered horn buttplate, and features right hand Tyrolean cheekpiece, and 28 LPI point pattern checkering with double line borders. Un-checkered forend screws to bbl lug through ovoid escutcheon, and terminates in scrolled Schnabel. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Issue no. 30 of WAIDMANNSHEIL with article on Keilerbuchsen actions. Photos of a shotgun by A. Wolf. Photo of this rifle. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl has been re-bored and chambered to 444 Marlin, with excellent bore, and retains most of its orig blue. Dovetailed portion of claw base is missing. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, silvering at high points. Stocks retain most of an older hand rubbed oil finish with edges very slightly rounded, over some older marks and scuffs. Checkering is slightly worn, and somewhat dirty. Action is crisp. Set triggers work. Included with rifle is custom made steel scope rail with blocks to mount in dovetails for scope bases and rear sight. 4-41949 MGM122 (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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