FR. GAREISS PERCUSSION STALKING RIFLE.

FR. GAREISS PERCUSSION STALKING RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 60 Cal. 32″ Deeply swamped octagon twist barrel has bands of gold and silver at muzzle and breech. Rear sight is graduated from 100 to 300 yards with sliding toggle to elevate. Front sight is dovetailed through end of bbl. Breech plug has finely executed open scroll engraving with vented gold blowout. Breech iron has matching scroll, folding steel peep sight, and letters “KK” inlaid in gold. Right hand back action lock is marked “Fr. Gareiss” with nearly full coverage of open flowing scroll. Flat hammer has matching scroll on sides, and terminates in relief engraved dolphin head with large bug eyes with gold pupils. Left side of stock has side plate mirroring shape and engraving of lock plate which is engraved “In Heinrichsgrun”. Trigger plate and matching thimble have very stylized pineapple with open scroll engraving. Set trigger consists of typical rear set with pin type release. Trigger guard is scrolled pistol grip type with high relief engraving of Jaeger carrying rifle on bow. Figured European walnut stock has steel butt plate with scroll engraving that matches action, acanthus carved sliding wooden patch box with button release, large button type sling retainer, sweeping right hand cheek piece, and 18 LPI checkering with foliate shaped single lined border. Bbl attaches to forend with side nail through engraved German silver escutcheons. Hickory ramrod has brass ends. Weight: 7 lbs. 10.6 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Good. All metal is cleaned to silver. Stock shows most of what appears to be original finish with numerous nicks and dings, and areas of wear. Ramrod appears to be old replacement. Bore is strong, but needs cleaning. Set trigger works. Lock is crisp. Interesting rifle showing a high standard of workmanship. 4-37563 MGM54 (4,000-6,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1287	$3,162.50	FR. GAREISS PERCUSSION STALKING RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 60 Cal. 32″ Deeply swamped octagon twist barrel has bands of gold and silver at muzzle and breech. Rear sight is graduated from 100 to 300 yards with sliding toggle to elevate. Front sight is dovetailed through end of bbl. Breech plug has finely executed open scroll engraving with vented gold blowout. Breech iron has matching scroll, folding steel peep sight, and letters “KK” inlaid in gold. Right hand back action lock is marked “Fr. Gareiss” with nearly full coverage of open flowing scroll. Flat hammer has matching scroll on sides, and terminates in relief engraved dolphin head with large bug eyes with gold pupils. Left side of stock has side plate mirroring shape and engraving of lock plate which is engraved “In Heinrichsgrun”. Trigger plate and matching thimble have very stylized pineapple with open scroll engraving. Set trigger consists of typical rear set with pin type release. Trigger guard is scrolled pistol grip type with high relief engraving of Jaeger carrying rifle on bow. Figured European walnut stock has steel butt plate with scroll engraving that matches action, acanthus carved sliding wooden patch box with button release, large button type sling retainer, sweeping right hand cheek piece, and 18 LPI checkering with foliate shaped single lined border. Bbl attaches to forend with side nail through engraved German silver escutcheons. Hickory ramrod has brass ends. Weight: 7 lbs. 10.6 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Good. All metal is cleaned to silver. Stock shows most of what appears to be original finish with numerous nicks and dings, and areas of wear. Ramrod appears to be old replacement. Bore is strong, but needs cleaning. Set trigger works. Lock is crisp. Interesting rifle showing a high standard of workmanship. 4-37563 MGM54 (4,000-6,000) 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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