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1326
$3,540.00

*UNUSUAL BOLT ACTION COMBO RIFLE OVER SHOTGUN WITH SCOPE. SN NSN. Cal. 8 x 57 and 20ga. Round 22-1/2″ rifle bbl has standing rear sight, and silver bead dovetailed front sight on ramp there is a rotating 20 gauge shotgun barrel underneath, that locks in place w/ long steel cocking lever on left side. Wing type rotating safety is on right. Firing mechanism is actuated by rear trigger. Mauser action has scroll and punched engraving and typical claw bases. Bolt has typical military turned down handle w/ some decorative punches on top. Bottom metal has checkered button release, w/ some scroll engraving. Front trigger is set. Plain European walnut stock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed horn butt plate w/ shadow line, right hand cheek piece, horn sunburst grip cap, and side panels, w/ 30 LPI checkering w/ double line borders. Forend is made of three pieces, a short bottom piece attached to cocking mechanism w/ 2 screws, and has checkering; the other two pieces extend to muzzle, the whole unit of which rotates when shotgun action is operated. This rifle is very similar to one pictured in Ludwig Olson’s book, “Mauser Bolt Rifles.” German 4X SCOPE has heavy 3 post and cross hair reticle, claw mounts w/ windage, soldered on, and fits rifle well. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Collection. CONDITION: Fine as restored. Metal retains virtually all of re-black. Wood retains virtually all of oil refinish, w/ few marks and dents. Checkering is re-cut. Rifle bore is dark. Shotgun bore is bright and shiny. SCOPE is good as refinished, optics are cloudy. 4-35634 MGM126 (3,250-6,250)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009
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