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1205
$2,587.50

*SIMSON 74 E 20 GA. BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 225499. Cal. 20 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 70 cm/ 27-5/8″ Shoe lump barrels are stamped “Simson Suhl (Thuringen.” in milled out portion of high matted concave rib. “Spezial – Gewehrlaufstahl” is on the top of each bbl. Bbl flats show 1963 German nitro proofs for 20 ga. at 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with proofs and steel markings. Bottom rib has two plug screws to mount sling swivel. Coin finished scallop-backed box lock action features Greener crossbolt, side clips, protruding pin cocking indicators, double triggers, and automatic safety (“S” engraved). Action is coarsely engraved with scroll framing scenes of game birds; a pair of ducks on left, pigeons on right, and a cock pheasant on trigger plate. Blued trigger guard has matching scroll engraving. Lightly streaked and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/16″ over checkered hard rubber buttplate with Simson Suhl logo, and features 18 LPI point pattern checkering with line border, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release, and small schnabel tip. Bore diameter: left -.622, right -.622. Bore restrictions: left -.013, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.037, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9-1/2 oz, LOP 14-5/16″. PROVENANCE: Jay Huber Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with blued parts having nearly all their blue. Coin finished receiver shows some darkening from oil, and other areas, mostly on right side, which have browned slightly. Wood retains nearly all its orig finish, with a few minor marks. Checkering is sharp, with a number of missing diamonds. Bores are excellent. Action is very slightly loose. Ejectors are in time. 4-41193 MGM17 (2,000-3,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011
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