*VERY FINE JOH. SPRINGER SIDE PLATED BOX LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

*VERY FINE JOH. SPRINGER SIDE PLATED BOX LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 9699. Cal. 16 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 29-1/2″ Dovetailed steel bbls. have beautifully engine turned game rib, w/ small area of scroll engraving at breech end. Engraved “Joh. Springer’s Erben in Wien” on left bbl. and “K. u. K. KAMMER GEWEHR LIEFERANTEN” on right bbl. Bbl flats are marked “Nicht fur Kugel” and have Vienna nitro proofs for 1909, and the remains of Siemen Martin steel logos. They’re also stamped w/ “A F” (August Francotte?) and Crown logo. Bbls are stamped w/ SN “9699” and choke information. Action flats have Vienna Proofs, and SN. Bottom of bbl is fitted w/ sling bow. Side plated box lock action is nicely filed w/ bolsters on fences, and features side clips, hidden third fastener, intercepting sears, and automatic safety. Engraved w/ 90% coverage of very nicely executed Viennese bouquet and scroll w/ maker’s name on floor plate, and left side plate. Right side plate and floor plate are also engraved “K. u. K. KAMMER GEWEHR LIEFERANTEN”. Trigger guard has matching engraving and SN. “Safe” is inlaid in gold on top tang. Nicely streaked and figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over ribbed horn butt plate. w/ nicely executed shadow line cheek piece for right hand shooter, and sling loop on toe line. Checkering is approx. 20 LPI w/ mullered borders. Anson release splinter forend has wood and checkering to match buttstock. Bore diameter: left -665, right -665. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.027. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight:6 lb.3-1/2 oz. Accompanied with vintage leather case opening at both ends. Green felt-lined with thre compartments. Decorated with brass rivets. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 95% original blue turning to brown in areas. Action retains 60% original case color, silver on sides of fences, action beads, and bottom. Lock plates retain nearly all of their case colors. Trigger guard has 50%-60% case color silvering at front of bow and grip. Stocks retain most of their original oil finish w/ a few handling marks and dents. Checkering shows some wear, and few areas of compression on forend. Bores are bright and shiny w/ no visible imperfections. Action is tight and on face. Top lever is slightly left of center. Ejectors are in time. Case is in good condition. One lid broken at hinge. Missing carrying strap. Leather is dry with some minor scuffing. All in all, a great little gun. 4-37677 MGM3 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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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	1230	$7,475.00	VERY FINE JOH. SPRINGER SIDE PLATED BOX LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 9699. Cal. 16 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 29-1/2″ Dovetailed steel bbls. have beautifully engine turned game rib, w/ small area of scroll engraving at breech end. Engraved “Joh. Springer’s Erben in Wien” on left bbl. and “K. u. K. KAMMER GEWEHR LIEFERANTEN” on right bbl. Bbl flats are marked “Nicht fur Kugel” and have Vienna nitro proofs for 1909, and the remains of Siemen Martin steel logos. They’re also stamped w/ “A F” (August Francotte?) and Crown logo. Bbls are stamped w/ SN “9699” and choke information. Action flats have Vienna Proofs, and SN. Bottom of bbl is fitted w/ sling bow. Side plated box lock action is nicely filed w/ bolsters on fences, and features side clips, hidden third fastener, intercepting sears, and automatic safety. Engraved w/ 90% coverage of very nicely executed Viennese bouquet and scroll w/ maker’s name on floor plate, and left side plate. Right side plate and floor plate are also engraved “K. u. K. KAMMER GEWEHR LIEFERANTEN”. Trigger guard has matching engraving and SN. “Safe” is inlaid in gold on top tang. Nicely streaked and figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over ribbed horn butt plate. w/ nicely executed shadow line cheek piece for right hand shooter, and sling loop on toe line. Checkering is approx. 20 LPI w/ mullered borders. Anson release splinter forend has wood and checkering to match buttstock. Bore diameter: left -665, right -665. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.027. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight:6 lb.3-1/2 oz. Accompanied with vintage leather case opening at both ends. Green felt-lined with thre compartments. Decorated with brass rivets. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 95% original blue turning to brown in areas. Action retains 60% original case color, silver on sides of fences, action beads, and bottom. Lock plates retain nearly all of their case colors. Trigger guard has 50%-60% case color silvering at front of bow and grip. Stocks retain most of their original oil finish w/ a few handling marks and dents. Checkering shows some wear, and few areas of compression on forend. Bores are bright and shiny w/ no visible imperfections. Action is tight and on face. Top lever is slightly left of center. Ejectors are in time. Case is in good condition. One lid broken at hinge. Missing carrying strap. Leather is dry with some minor scuffing. All in all, a great little gun. 4-37677 MGM3 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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