*UNUSUAL OTTO BOCK CLAMSHELL ACTION DANGEROUS GAME HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH DIES AND BRASS.

*UNUSUAL OTTO BOCK CLAMSHELL ACTION DANGEROUS GAME HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH DIES AND BRASS. SN 19008. Cal. .450 # 2 Nitro. 25-3/8″ Chopper lump steel bbls with full length matted rib are fitted with single standing V-notch rear sight dovetailed through rib, and longitudinally dovetailed silver bead in raised front portion of rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “Otto Bock, Berlin,” and “Konigl. Hoflieferant”. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs for 6.19 grams powder, and steel jacketed bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Krupp’s Stahl”. Blued nicely sculpted top lever clamshell action is fitted with Greener crossbolt third fastener. Back action rebounding locks have nicely filed short serpentine hammers. Action and lockplates are V-border engraved. Front trigger is set. Dense nicely streaked and figured dark European walnut full horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over black “Decelerator” pad. Stock features right hand cheekpiece and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Sling loop is mounted on toe line, with matching loop on bottom of bbl. South African or Kenyan registration number (?) “DS5406″ is stamped under cheekpiece. Matching splinter forend has Schnabeled tip and Deeley release. Drop at heel: Approx 3-1/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 11 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-3/4”. PROVENANCE: Dies and 4 boxes of brass. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 80 – 85% orig blue, thinning and browning with some silver on high edges. Action and locks retain 50 – 60% orig blue, browning considerably. Stocks retain most of what appears to be orig finish with some oil rubbed in over the years, with numerous marks and knocks. Checkering shows some wear. Two small chips have been excavated at either side of trigger guard tang. Screws show considerable use, and are slightly buggered. Bores are excellent with strong sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Set trigger works. A robust bare bones high quality rifle in a very desirable caliber. Hammer rifles were often favored because of their inherent safety and that they could be operated with absolute silence. 4-42405 MGM134 (7,000-14,000)

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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	1432	$6,900.00	UNUSUAL OTTO BOCK CLAMSHELL ACTION DANGEROUS GAME HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH DIES AND BRASS. SN 19008. Cal. .450 # 2 Nitro. 25-3/8″ Chopper lump steel bbls with full length matted rib are fitted with single standing V-notch rear sight dovetailed through rib, and longitudinally dovetailed silver bead in raised front portion of rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “Otto Bock, Berlin,” and “Konigl. Hoflieferant”. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs for 6.19 grams powder, and steel jacketed bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Krupp’s Stahl”. Blued nicely sculpted top lever clamshell action is fitted with Greener crossbolt third fastener. Back action rebounding locks have nicely filed short serpentine hammers. Action and lockplates are V-border engraved. Front trigger is set. Dense nicely streaked and figured dark European walnut full horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over black “Decelerator” pad. Stock features right hand cheekpiece and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Sling loop is mounted on toe line, with matching loop on bottom of bbl. South African or Kenyan registration number (?) “DS5406″ is stamped under cheekpiece. Matching splinter forend has Schnabeled tip and Deeley release. Drop at heel: Approx 3-1/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 11 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-3/4”. PROVENANCE: Dies and 4 boxes of brass. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 80 – 85% orig blue, thinning and browning with some silver on high edges. Action and locks retain 50 – 60% orig blue, browning considerably. Stocks retain most of what appears to be orig finish with some oil rubbed in over the years, with numerous marks and knocks. Checkering shows some wear. Two small chips have been excavated at either side of trigger guard tang. Screws show considerable use, and are slightly buggered. Bores are excellent with strong sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Set trigger works. A robust bare bones high quality rifle in a very desirable caliber. Hammer rifles were often favored because of their inherent safety and that they could be operated with absolute silence. 4-42405 MGM134 (7,000-14,000) 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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