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*BSW SCALLOPED BOX LOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 38289. Cal. 257 Roberts. This fine little rifle proofed in January 1938 was made after the Nazis had nationalized Simpson and Company, and renamed it BSW (Berlin Suhlerwaffen). 25-1/4″ Shoe lump bbls have BSW Suhl logos on tops with wide full length matted rib, and cross bolt extension. Rear sight has one standing and two folding leaves. Front sight has gold bead with flip-up night sight longitudinally dovetailed into raised base. Bbl flats have German nitro proofs, with caliber designation “6.3mm” and “57”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Krupp Laufstahl”. Case hardened action has scalloped back, automatic safety, Greener cross bolt, cocking indicators, reinforcing bolsters, and bushed strikers. Bolsters are engraved “BSW – Suhl Germany”. There is simple scroll on sides of action, and a stag engraved on floor plate. German proofs, “BSW”, and SN are on water table. Front trigger is set. Trigger guard is either very black horn, or ebonite. Lightly streaked and figured semi pistol grip European walnut buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed composition buttplate and features sling eye, right hand cheek piece, and 16 LPI checkering with line border. Deeley release splinter forend has wood and checkering to match buttstock. Drop at heel: Approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-11/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbls retain virtually all their original blue. Action nearly all of its original case color with slightest evidence of silvering on high points. Wood retains all of its finish with only the slightest marks from handling. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Rear sight appears to be modern replacement. High condition pre-war rifle in unusual American chambering. 4-38683 MGM10 (12,500-17,500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009
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