*OVER THE TOP CHARLES DALY REGENT DIAMOND SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

*OVER THE TOP CHARLES DALY REGENT DIAMOND SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN. SN 2422. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. This heavily embellished, top of the line, trap gun has 32″ bbl fitted with raised, ventilated rib, mounted with two red beads, and gold inlaid “Charles Daly Regent Diamond Quality” in scroll engraved rear portion. 3-1/2″ Triangles of exceptional relief scroll engraving extend from breech end. Bottom of bbl is stamped with HAL crossed pistol logo, the mark of H. A. Lindner, maker of what many believe to be the finest Daly’s of all time. Nicely filed, scallop-backed boxlock action features normal double under lug bolting, with addition of large sliding double top bolt housed in large top fence. Metal parts are highly embellished with near full coverage of exceptionally well cut semi-relief large open scrolled acanthus, with stippled background and floral highlights, framing relief gold inlaid vignettes of game birds; a trio of ducks in open woodland are on left; pair of pheasants on right; two quail on trigger guard bow; with goose in flight surmounted by Regents crown on bottom of action. Fence and side bolsters are relief carved having scrolled shell motif on fence, and floral highlighted ferns on bolsters. Beautifully dark vein, marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over thin Silver pad, and features right hand cheekpiece, nicely fluted comb, and gold oval on toe line engraved “G. P.” Side panels are nicely checkered and have chip-carved borders. Checkering is of crenelated pattern with fleur-di-lis as drop points. Large matching ejector tapered beavertail forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: .721. Bore restriction: .035 (Full). Wall thickness: .068. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 98% + orig blue, slightly silvered on edges of rib, with a few light scratches and marks. Action retains considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, high points and engraving pleasingly silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, with a few light marks, checkering slightly worn and dirty. Original pad is petrified. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbl is on face. Ejector is strong. Stock was broken through wrist. Now features a strong, professionally done, and nearly invisible repair. The finest craftsmanship is evident everywhere on this masterpiece of German gunmaking. 4-48175 MGM174 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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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	2208	$17,825.00	OVER THE TOP CHARLES DALY REGENT DIAMOND SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN. SN 2422. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. This heavily embellished, top of the line, trap gun has 32″ bbl fitted with raised, ventilated rib, mounted with two red beads, and gold inlaid “Charles Daly Regent Diamond Quality” in scroll engraved rear portion. 3-1/2″ Triangles of exceptional relief scroll engraving extend from breech end. Bottom of bbl is stamped with HAL crossed pistol logo, the mark of H. A. Lindner, maker of what many believe to be the finest Daly’s of all time. Nicely filed, scallop-backed boxlock action features normal double under lug bolting, with addition of large sliding double top bolt housed in large top fence. Metal parts are highly embellished with near full coverage of exceptionally well cut semi-relief large open scrolled acanthus, with stippled background and floral highlights, framing relief gold inlaid vignettes of game birds; a trio of ducks in open woodland are on left; pair of pheasants on right; two quail on trigger guard bow; with goose in flight surmounted by Regents crown on bottom of action. Fence and side bolsters are relief carved having scrolled shell motif on fence, and floral highlighted ferns on bolsters. Beautifully dark vein, marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over thin Silver pad, and features right hand cheekpiece, nicely fluted comb, and gold oval on toe line engraved “G. P.” Side panels are nicely checkered and have chip-carved borders. Checkering is of crenelated pattern with fleur-di-lis as drop points. Large matching ejector tapered beavertail forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: .721. Bore restriction: .035 (Full). Wall thickness: .068. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 98% + orig blue, slightly silvered on edges of rib, with a few light scratches and marks. Action retains considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, high points and engraving pleasingly silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, with a few light marks, checkering slightly worn and dirty. Original pad is petrified. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbl is on face. Ejector is strong. Stock was broken through wrist. Now features a strong, professionally done, and nearly invisible repair. The finest craftsmanship is evident everywhere on this masterpiece of German gunmaking. 4-48175 MGM174 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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