*C FUNK COMBINATION GUN.

*C FUNK COMBINATION GUN. SN 35913. Cal. 16 ga 2-3/4″ Chambers / 6.5 x 54R. (Base diameter matches that of 6.5 x 54 Mannlicher Schoenauer but chamber should be cast and measured.) 26″ Demi-bloc bbls with full length matted top rib fitted with one standing, one folding U-notch rear sight, and longitudinally dovetailed silver front bead with flip-up porcelain night sight, is engraved “Christoph Funk in Suhl” on unmatted portion of rib. Bbls are stamped with 1924 German nitro proofs for 16 ga. and “6.4 X 54″. Small case hardened OU scallop-backed boxlock double Kirston action is fitted with automatic safety (SAFE relief engraved), raised rib tumbler end cocking end indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with acanthus scroll with stippled background framing vignettes of European elk (moose); bull trotting through woodlands on left, and with a cow and calf on right. Lightly streaked, dense European walnut, sunburst capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/16″ over ribbed and engraved steel buttplate with large trap, with space under trap for 2 cartridges and cleaning equipment. Stock has small sharply angled pistol grip, and inlaid horn drop points. Matching splinter one piece forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.663. Bore restriction: top -.017. Wall thickness: top -.032. Drop at heel: Approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-3/16”. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an older re-black. Action retains some case color in protected areas, but is mostly silver gray. Stocks retain most of an old refinish over numerous minor marks. Wood is slightly below metal of action, and more so at buttplate. Checkering has been re-cut. Bores are very fine with some slight frosting visible at breech end of top bbl. Rifle bbl is bright and shiny with sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Top lever is slightly left of center. A nicely balanced combo, probably made for a lady. 4-44085 MGM151 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	1424	$3,507.50	C FUNK COMBINATION GUN. SN 35913. Cal. 16 ga 2-3/4″ Chambers / 6.5 x 54R. (Base diameter matches that of 6.5 x 54 Mannlicher Schoenauer but chamber should be cast and measured.) 26″ Demi-bloc bbls with full length matted top rib fitted with one standing, one folding U-notch rear sight, and longitudinally dovetailed silver front bead with flip-up porcelain night sight, is engraved “Christoph Funk in Suhl” on unmatted portion of rib. Bbls are stamped with 1924 German nitro proofs for 16 ga. and “6.4 X 54″. Small case hardened OU scallop-backed boxlock double Kirston action is fitted with automatic safety (SAFE relief engraved), raised rib tumbler end cocking end indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with acanthus scroll with stippled background framing vignettes of European elk (moose); bull trotting through woodlands on left, and with a cow and calf on right. Lightly streaked, dense European walnut, sunburst capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/16″ over ribbed and engraved steel buttplate with large trap, with space under trap for 2 cartridges and cleaning equipment. Stock has small sharply angled pistol grip, and inlaid horn drop points. Matching splinter one piece forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.663. Bore restriction: top -.017. Wall thickness: top -.032. Drop at heel: Approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-3/16”. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an older re-black. Action retains some case color in protected areas, but is mostly silver gray. Stocks retain most of an old refinish over numerous minor marks. Wood is slightly below metal of action, and more so at buttplate. Checkering has been re-cut. Bores are very fine with some slight frosting visible at breech end of top bbl. Rifle bbl is bright and shiny with sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Top lever is slightly left of center. A nicely balanced combo, probably made for a lady. 4-44085 MGM151 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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