*FINE FRANZ KETTNER OVER UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA BARRELS.

*FINE FRANZ KETTNER OVER UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA BARRELS. SN 3023. Cal. 8 x 60R (.318 Bore diameter), 6.5 x 57R. Both bbl sets are identical except for caliber and proof date, being 23-1/2″ demi-bloc Krupp steel with full length, swamped, matted ribs. Large U-notch rear sights have one standing, one folding leaf. Large sourdough type front sights are longitudinally dovetailed into raised portion of rib. Claw scope bases are fitted at breech ends, which are engraved “Franz Kettner” and “Koln – Suhl” on either side of ribs. Breech ends are scroll engraved. Left sides of bottom bbls are stamped with SNs and calibers. Both sets of bbls are stamped with German nitro proofs; 8 x 60 Bbls dated 5/36 and 6.5 bbls, 4/38. Unusual coin finished sideplated boxlock action featuring double Kerston lock, double triggers (both set), and unusual transverse safety bolt with large blued lever on left plate, is engraved with exceptionally well cut, medium, shaded, open scroll with stippled background. Nicely filed fences are engraved to match. Horn trigger guard extends to blued steel grip cap which is inlaid in gold with “AZ” monogram. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over open-sided red pad, and features inlet diamond horn drop points, diamond hand, right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and 28 LPI point pattern checkering with line border. Matching one piece slim forend has Deeley type release. With 6.5 Barrels: Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. With 8 x 60 Barrels: Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Also included with rifle is tan soft leather carrying case, with no provision for extra bbl, and a narrow sling. Included in this lot are 3 bx of 8x60R and 4 bx 6.5x57R ammo. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue. Action retains nearly all of its French gray finish, slightly darkened in engraving, and on tang. Top lever and safety are very slightly silvered. Horn trigger guard is fine with no cracks or insect damage. Stock retains a considerable amount of what is undoubtedly its orig finish, with some oil possibly added. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Set triggers work. Leather accessories are good. A great handling little rifle. 4-45178 MGM241 (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1198	$8,050.00	FINE FRANZ KETTNER OVER UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA BARRELS. SN 3023. Cal. 8 x 60R (.318 Bore diameter), 6.5 x 57R. Both bbl sets are identical except for caliber and proof date, being 23-1/2″ demi-bloc Krupp steel with full length, swamped, matted ribs. Large U-notch rear sights have one standing, one folding leaf. Large sourdough type front sights are longitudinally dovetailed into raised portion of rib. Claw scope bases are fitted at breech ends, which are engraved “Franz Kettner” and “Koln – Suhl” on either side of ribs. Breech ends are scroll engraved. Left sides of bottom bbls are stamped with SNs and calibers. Both sets of bbls are stamped with German nitro proofs; 8 x 60 Bbls dated 5/36 and 6.5 bbls, 4/38. Unusual coin finished sideplated boxlock action featuring double Kerston lock, double triggers (both set), and unusual transverse safety bolt with large blued lever on left plate, is engraved with exceptionally well cut, medium, shaded, open scroll with stippled background. Nicely filed fences are engraved to match. Horn trigger guard extends to blued steel grip cap which is inlaid in gold with “AZ” monogram. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over open-sided red pad, and features inlet diamond horn drop points, diamond hand, right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and 28 LPI point pattern checkering with line border. Matching one piece slim forend has Deeley type release. With 6.5 Barrels: Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. With 8 x 60 Barrels: Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Also included with rifle is tan soft leather carrying case, with no provision for extra bbl, and a narrow sling. Included in this lot are 3 bx of 8x60R and 4 bx 6.5x57R ammo. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue. Action retains nearly all of its French gray finish, slightly darkened in engraving, and on tang. Top lever and safety are very slightly silvered. Horn trigger guard is fine with no cracks or insect damage. Stock retains a considerable amount of what is undoubtedly its orig finish, with some oil possibly added. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Set triggers work. Leather accessories are good. A great handling little rifle. 4-45178 MGM241 (3,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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