SCHMIDT AND HABERMANN TOP LEVER HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE.

SCHMIDT AND HABERMANN TOP LEVER HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 11641. Cal. 8 x 72 R. 24-1/2″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “E. Schmidt & Habermann, Suhl.” on the full length raised matted rib with dolls head extension. Rear sight has one standing and one folding leaf. Steel front sight is transversely dovetailed through raised portion of rib. Bbl flats have German black powder proofs, and caliber designation “172/28”. Bottoms of bbls have numerous stamps of a “K” in a circle logo. Number “11641” is on splinter. Sling eye with loop is soldered to bottom rib. Top lever action is case hardened. German black powder proofs on water table. Fences and beads are nicely filed. Bar action locks are rebounding. Serpentine hammers are nicely filed. Flip-up aperture rear sight inset into top tang. Both triggers are set. All metal is engraved with about 50% coverage of finely cut scroll and vignettes of game at rear of lock plates and wild boar on trigger guard. Somewhat figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over steel trap buttplate, and features vacant silver oval, sling loop, sun burst horn grip cap, shadow line right hand cheek piece, and 20 LPI checkering with flat mullered borders. Deeley release splinter forend has horn tip with checkering to match buttstock. Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: Approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. Rifle accompanied by open box of 8 x 72R cartridges by RWS. PROVENANCE: Ammo CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 95% of old re-black. Action retains 30% case color in protected areas, mostly turning silver and gray. Wood has old oil finish with repair on right side at grip. Considerable wear at rear lock plates and drop points, tip of comb shows evidence of being re-shaped and top strap of being repaired. Forend checkering has been re-cut. Bores are fine, with slight evidence of erosion at throats. Action is tight. Left bbl very slightly off face. Forend latch is stiff. Locks are crisp. Set triggers work well. 4-38663 MGM8 (7,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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	1284	$0.00	SCHMIDT AND HABERMANN TOP LEVER HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 11641. Cal. 8 x 72 R. 24-1/2″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “E. Schmidt & Habermann, Suhl.” on the full length raised matted rib with dolls head extension. Rear sight has one standing and one folding leaf. Steel front sight is transversely dovetailed through raised portion of rib. Bbl flats have German black powder proofs, and caliber designation “172/28”. Bottoms of bbls have numerous stamps of a “K” in a circle logo. Number “11641” is on splinter. Sling eye with loop is soldered to bottom rib. Top lever action is case hardened. German black powder proofs on water table. Fences and beads are nicely filed. Bar action locks are rebounding. Serpentine hammers are nicely filed. Flip-up aperture rear sight inset into top tang. Both triggers are set. All metal is engraved with about 50% coverage of finely cut scroll and vignettes of game at rear of lock plates and wild boar on trigger guard. Somewhat figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over steel trap buttplate, and features vacant silver oval, sling loop, sun burst horn grip cap, shadow line right hand cheek piece, and 20 LPI checkering with flat mullered borders. Deeley release splinter forend has horn tip with checkering to match buttstock. Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: Approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. Rifle accompanied by open box of 8 x 72R cartridges by RWS. PROVENANCE: Ammo CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 95% of old re-black. Action retains 30% case color in protected areas, mostly turning silver and gray. Wood has old oil finish with repair on right side at grip. Considerable wear at rear lock plates and drop points, tip of comb shows evidence of being re-shaped and top strap of being repaired. Forend checkering has been re-cut. Bores are fine, with slight evidence of erosion at throats. Action is tight. Left bbl very slightly off face. Forend latch is stiff. Locks are crisp. Set triggers work well. 4-38663 MGM8 (7,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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