*FRANK MALIN BEST SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

*FRANK MALIN BEST SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 80007MH. Cal. 12 ga. 25-3/4″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Frank E. Malin & Son 5 Queen St. West Melbourne & London.” on raised, flat top rib. Breech ends of bbls have 2″ triangles of large scroll. Bbl flats are stamped with Canadian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, SN and “Best”. Full sidelock case hardened action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Purdey hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, and double triggers (front trigger hinged). Action is engraved with nearly full coverage of large shaded open scroll. “Frank Malin & Son” is inlaid in gold on each lockplate. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders, drop points, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “RS”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.719, right -.719. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 14-7/8″. Makers oak and leather case with light tan leather and brass corners, is lined with burgundy cloth, with gilt printed black makers label in lid, and contains “Malin & Heimbecker” marked oil bottle, 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod, and covered compartment containing the key. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of what appears to be orig finish, with some spotting of blue on bbls, silvering of case hardening color on action, and numerous minor marks in wood. Bores are excellent. Action is tight, and bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather has some very minor scuffs. Handle and straps are good. Interior cloth shows some rubs and compressions from contact with guns and accessories, which are fine. 4-46325 MGM10 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	2440	$4,715.00	FRANK MALIN BEST SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 80007MH. Cal. 12 ga. 25-3/4″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Frank E. Malin & Son 5 Queen St. West Melbourne & London.” on raised, flat top rib. Breech ends of bbls have 2″ triangles of large scroll. Bbl flats are stamped with Canadian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, SN and “Best”. Full sidelock case hardened action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Purdey hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, and double triggers (front trigger hinged). Action is engraved with nearly full coverage of large shaded open scroll. “Frank Malin & Son” is inlaid in gold on each lockplate. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders, drop points, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “RS”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.719, right -.719. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 14-7/8″. Makers oak and leather case with light tan leather and brass corners, is lined with burgundy cloth, with gilt printed black makers label in lid, and contains “Malin & Heimbecker” marked oil bottle, 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod, and covered compartment containing the key. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of what appears to be orig finish, with some spotting of blue on bbls, silvering of case hardening color on action, and numerous minor marks in wood. Bores are excellent. Action is tight, and bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather has some very minor scuffs. Handle and straps are good. Interior cloth shows some rubs and compressions from contact with guns and accessories, which are fine. 4-46325 MGM10 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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