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LINDNER CHARLES DALY DIAMOND GRADE BOX LOCK EJECTOR GUN. SN 1680. Cal. 10 Ga. 3″ Chamber. Heavy 30″ Steel Dovetail bbls. are engraved “Charles Daly Diamond Quality” on nicely machine matted concave game rib with square cross bolted extension. Tops of bbls have logos for Witten Excelsior Steel, and decorative engraved band at rear of bbls. Bbl flats have German black powder proofs w/ SN “1680”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Excelsior Witten” and have H. A. Lindner crossed pistol logos. Case hardened action is stamped w/ SN, German proofs, and “Prussia” on water table, and features side clips, square cross bolt third fastener, cocking indicators, intercepting safety sears, and automatic safety. Action shows 75% coverage of well executed Germanic scroll engraving w/ “Charles Daly” in ribands on sides, and serpentine filed fences. Floor plate has matching scroll w/ nicely executed vignette of setter flushing ducks at edge of stream. Trigger guard has matching scroll, as well as, 2 pheasants on the bow, and SN on grip. “Safe” is inlaid in gold on top tang. Well marbled and slightly figured circassian walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over original ribbed horn butt plate, with tear drop pointed checkered panels behind scalloped action, horn grip tip, and silver oval on toe line. Checkering is approx. 22 LPI w/ double line borders. Splinter forend has Deeley release, scalloped horn tip, and checkering and wood to match butt stock. Bore diameter: left -766, right -766. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -031. Wall thickness: left -.042, right -.040. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight:9 lbs 6-1/2 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 90% original blue, silvering along rib, and some flaking at breech. Action retains 40%-50% original case color, turning to gray. Screw slots show some use, one is out of time. Stocks retain most of well done rubbed oil re-finish. Checkering has been re-pointed. Butt plate screws have been replaced. Repaired crack in forend wood in front of iron. Action is very slightly loose w/ some lateral movement felt. Vertical movement is not evident. Ejectors are in time. Bores and chambers are excellent, w/ slight frosting in right barrel. RST now makes ammunition for these great old 10 bores. 8-87595 (7,000-10,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009
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