FINE LINDNER MADE CHARLES DALY BOXLOCK 10 GA WATERFOWLER.

FINE LINDNER MADE CHARLES DALY BOXLOCK 10 GA WATERFOWLER. SN 1566. Cal. 10 Bore. 2 7/8″ Chambers. 32″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Charles Daly Krupp Fluid Steel Barrels” on milled out portion of matted, concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with post 1891 Imperial German proofs at 11/1. Bottoms of bbls are stamped numerous times with “S” in lozenge and with crossed pistol logo surmounted by “HAL” (H. A. Lindner). Robust, case hardened, slight scallop-backed boxlock action features hidden square crossbolt third fastener, pin type cocking indicators, serpentine filed fences, intercepting sears, automatic safety, and checkered double triggers. Action is engraved with about 50% coverage medium sized simple scroll. “Charles Daly” is on each side of action. SN is at grip. Lightly streaked and slightly figured, reddish toned European walnut round knob semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over black Morocco leather-faced Silver type pad, and features typical Daly side panels with elongated drop points, squarish checkering with line border, and a vacant German silver oval on toe line. Splinter forend with Deeley release has contrasting black tip. Bore diameter: left -.765, right -.773. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.057, right -.035. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 14 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. Gun comes in its original double ended brown leather case embossed “J. F. W.” PROVENANCE: Email from G&H Research stating that gun was placed on consignment at VL&D in 1920 and sold Nov 1921 to R. McKee. CONDITION: Excellent, as found, retaining an unusual amount of orig finish on wood and metal. Bbls retain 95 – 98% + orig blue, slightly silvered along rib. Action retains approx 95% orig case hardening color, slightly silvered on fences and beads, thinning on bottom from normal handling and wear. Forend latch and trigger guard grip are silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish, but are quite dry, and have one or two minor marks. Edges of pad have been cleaned up, forend tip redone with black epoxy. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Case leather is fine, retaining much of its orig color, with some minor bumps and scuffs. Straps are good. Leather handle has come unstitched, and is in case. End cap hinges have unstitched. 4-46803 MGM231 (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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	2451	$2,875.00	FINE LINDNER MADE CHARLES DALY BOXLOCK 10 GA WATERFOWLER. SN 1566. Cal. 10 Bore. 2 7/8″ Chambers. 32″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Charles Daly Krupp Fluid Steel Barrels” on milled out portion of matted, concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with post 1891 Imperial German proofs at 11/1. Bottoms of bbls are stamped numerous times with “S” in lozenge and with crossed pistol logo surmounted by “HAL” (H. A. Lindner). Robust, case hardened, slight scallop-backed boxlock action features hidden square crossbolt third fastener, pin type cocking indicators, serpentine filed fences, intercepting sears, automatic safety, and checkered double triggers. Action is engraved with about 50% coverage medium sized simple scroll. “Charles Daly” is on each side of action. SN is at grip. Lightly streaked and slightly figured, reddish toned European walnut round knob semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over black Morocco leather-faced Silver type pad, and features typical Daly side panels with elongated drop points, squarish checkering with line border, and a vacant German silver oval on toe line. Splinter forend with Deeley release has contrasting black tip. Bore diameter: left -.765, right -.773. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.057, right -.035. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 14 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. Gun comes in its original double ended brown leather case embossed “J. F. W.” PROVENANCE: Email from G&H Research stating that gun was placed on consignment at VL&D in 1920 and sold Nov 1921 to R. McKee. CONDITION: Excellent, as found, retaining an unusual amount of orig finish on wood and metal. Bbls retain 95 – 98% + orig blue, slightly silvered along rib. Action retains approx 95% orig case hardening color, slightly silvered on fences and beads, thinning on bottom from normal handling and wear. Forend latch and trigger guard grip are silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish, but are quite dry, and have one or two minor marks. Edges of pad have been cleaned up, forend tip redone with black epoxy. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Case leather is fine, retaining much of its orig color, with some minor bumps and scuffs. Straps are good. Leather handle has come unstitched, and is in case. End cap hinges have unstitched. 4-46803 MGM231 (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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