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2268
$18,975.00

*EXCEPTIONAL JOSEPH FUGGER ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 32 FOUR BARREL SET SKEET GUN WITH CASE. SN 5400. Cal. 12 / 20/ 28/ 410 ga. 26″ Bbls. This spectacular gun, possibly the finest 32 in existence. This fine 1942 date gun was probably finished after the war under the supervision of Abercrombie & Fitch though no shop records exist for it. Bbl sets are inlaid in gold “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” on rear portions of Simmons ventilated ribs, with dual ivory beads. 12 ga bbls have factory ventilated rib. Breeches are foliate scroll engraved, as are 2-1/2″ of each bbl at muzzles, and around muzzle blocks. Breech mono-blocks are engine turned, bottoms stamped with SN and “146B”, except 12 ga bbls which only have SN. 20 ga and 28 ga bbls have numerous areas in mono-blocks milled out to reduce weight and improve balance. Forend block on each bbl set is stamped “Skeet” and “Skeet”. Blued action is gold inlaid “Remington” “Model 32” “5400” and “Skeet” on bottom. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage of beautifully cut and finely shaded semi-relief open foliate scroll. This scroll frames truly exceptional scenes of dogs and game in finely detailed backgrounds. Dogs and birds are full relief inlaid in gold. A pointer and setter are pointing covey of flushing quail in open meadow, with mountains in background on left side. Right side depicts setter in foreground, pointer at rear, with trio of ruffed grouse erupting from bracken, with mature trees and mountains in background. Bottom of action depicts cock and hen pheasant. The head of a retriever is on trigger guard bow. This fine work is by renowned Griffin & Howe engraver, Joseph Fugger, whose rarely found signature appears on forward right side of action below hinge pin on transition from side to bottom; and along top right joint between mono-block of bbls on 20 ga, 28 ga, and .410 bbl sets, and on top of left ejector boss on 12 ga set. (Remington label in case is also marked “Joseph Fugger Engraver”.) Beautifully marbled and lightly figured flesh-toned Circassian walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features fancy border checkering with sweeps into butt, along with checkered side panels, and a black composition grip cap with large gold oval at base. Matching forend has ribbons through checkering pattern. Old advertising in case relates that stocks are by Bill McGuire, a well known post-war custom stock maker. Bbls of 12 ga. Set “1”: Bore diameter: top -.733, bottom -.734. Bore restrictions: top -.005, bottom -.007. Wall thickness: top-.034, bottom -.036. Drop at heel: 1-11/16, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Bbls of 20 ga. Set “2”: Bore diameter: top -.613, bottom -.613. Bore restrictions: top -.002, bottom -.001. Wall thickness: top-.050, bottom -.047. Drop at heel: 1-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Bbls of 28 ga. Set “3”: Bore diameter: top -.553, bottom -.552. Bore restrictions: top -.002, bottom -.000. Wall thickness: top-.046, bottom -.045. Drop at heel: 1-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Bbls of .410 ga. Set “4”: Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.409, bottom -.407. Wall thickness: top-.036, bottom -.045. Drop at heel: 1-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Abercrombie & Fitch marked Brady type leather case with stitched leather corners and leather trimmed canvas outer cover, is lined in burgundy cloth, with Remington Model 32 label on lid, also printed with “Joseph Fugger Engraver”. A second label has specifications of this gun and all four bbls. Case is partitioned for all bbl sets and action. It also contains laminated card with old advertisements of this gun, and two keys. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its custom finishes, with only a hint of silvering on high edges, thumbpiece, and safety. Stocks have 2 or 3 faint marks. All bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Gun appears to have had minimal use since its completion. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, with only a few minor marks and scuffs. Canvas outer cover has some tears, leather edging is coming loose, and shows general wear overall. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth shows compressions and minor soiling from contact with gun and bbls. Labels are slightly foxed and soiled. Partitions are tight. 4-47517 MGM67 (10,000-15,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013
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