*GUSTAV GENSCHOW CLAMSHELL ACTION DOUBLE RIFLE.

*GUSTAV GENSCHOW CLAMSHELL ACTION DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 1206. (1927) Cal. 250 Savage. Although this cartridge was very popular in Europe it appears that this fine rifle was made for the American market, as “Made in Germany” is engraved on left side of left bbl. 26″ Dovetailed bbls have one standing and 4 folding leaf rear sight marked for 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 yards dovetailed through full length matted top rib. Longitudinally dovetailed gold bead front sight has flip-up porcelain night bead. Tops of bbls are also engraved “Gustav Genschow & Co. A. G.” and “Hamburg”. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs with proof date of 4/27. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Krupp steel information. Splinter is stamped with SN. Robust case hardened clamshell scallop-backed boxlock top lever action is fitted with tang automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), pin type cocking indicators, Greener crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers with both triggers set. Action is engraved with 60% coverage scroll with rose bouquet highlights on trigger plate and on each bolster of clamshell. Blued steel trigger guard and top lever have matching engraving. Relatively plain European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over Silvers type pad, and features nicely carved drop points and comb flute. Shadow line right hand cheekpiece is also featured. Sling loop is on toe line. Point pattern checkering has line border. Splinter forend has Deeley release. Forend checkering is rather coarse, and does not match buttstock. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: Approx. 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14″. Rifle is fitted with 1″ brown leather sling. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% orig blue, with some silvering and minor scratches around front sight base where sight protector was attached and removed a number of times. Action retains 70 – 80% orig case hardening color, silvering and fading on sides of clamshell, and at bottom. Trigger guard retains most of its blue, silvering on bow and at tang. Top lever retains nearly all of its blue, slightly silvered at thumbpiece. Buttstock retains most of what appears to be its orig finish, but may possibly be old refinish, as borders of checkering are filled with oil. Bores are excellent with bright sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Set triggers work. A fine example of this scarce rifle in a classic and highly regarded caliber. 4-42378 MGM128 (5,000-8,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1431	$9,200.00	GUSTAV GENSCHOW CLAMSHELL ACTION DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 1206. (1927) Cal. 250 Savage. Although this cartridge was very popular in Europe it appears that this fine rifle was made for the American market, as “Made in Germany” is engraved on left side of left bbl. 26″ Dovetailed bbls have one standing and 4 folding leaf rear sight marked for 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 yards dovetailed through full length matted top rib. Longitudinally dovetailed gold bead front sight has flip-up porcelain night bead. Tops of bbls are also engraved “Gustav Genschow & Co. A. G.” and “Hamburg”. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs with proof date of 4/27. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Krupp steel information. Splinter is stamped with SN. Robust case hardened clamshell scallop-backed boxlock top lever action is fitted with tang automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), pin type cocking indicators, Greener crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers with both triggers set. Action is engraved with 60% coverage scroll with rose bouquet highlights on trigger plate and on each bolster of clamshell. Blued steel trigger guard and top lever have matching engraving. Relatively plain European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over Silvers type pad, and features nicely carved drop points and comb flute. Shadow line right hand cheekpiece is also featured. Sling loop is on toe line. Point pattern checkering has line border. Splinter forend has Deeley release. Forend checkering is rather coarse, and does not match buttstock. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: Approx. 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14″. Rifle is fitted with 1″ brown leather sling. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% orig blue, with some silvering and minor scratches around front sight base where sight protector was attached and removed a number of times. Action retains 70 – 80% orig case hardening color, silvering and fading on sides of clamshell, and at bottom. Trigger guard retains most of its blue, silvering on bow and at tang. Top lever retains nearly all of its blue, slightly silvered at thumbpiece. Buttstock retains most of what appears to be its orig finish, but may possibly be old refinish, as borders of checkering are filled with oil. Bores are excellent with bright sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Set triggers work. A fine example of this scarce rifle in a classic and highly regarded caliber. 4-42378 MGM128 (5,000-8,000) 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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