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2221
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$5,192.00
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*HIGH CONDITION GERMAN GUILD DRILLING. SN 3932. Cal. 12 x 12 ga. x 8x57JR. 26-3/4″ Bbls have selector actuated U-notch rear sight mounted in full length matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1925 German proofs. Case hardened scallop-backed boxlock action features selector switch on top tang, Greener type side safety, pin cocking indicators, intercepting safety sears, side clips, bushed strikers, slightly reinforcing bolsters and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with cleanly cut open scrolled acanthus that has areas on leaves polished through color hardening to give greater depth. Background is nicely shaded. There is a bugling stag walking over log on left side of action and wild boar on right. Lightly marbled, dense European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over basket-weave horn buttplate, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, 28 LPI point pattern checkering, a nicely engraved flip-up cartridge trap, and sling loop on toe line. Horn appointments include nicely shaped trigger guard, sunburst grip cap, and inset diamond drop points. Matching forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left-.721, right -.720. Bore restrictions: left -.042 (Full), right -.043 (Full). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Drilling comes in its orig canvas, leather trimmed, carrying case marked “Schoverling Daly & Gales” on leather tabs, with accessory pocket on side containing leather sling. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few minor marks in all wood and metal finishes. All bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Set trigger won’t set (dirty?). Case is fine, some stitching coming undone, one strap of side pocket detached. 4-47689 MGM100 (3,500-5,500)
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. |