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2455
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$2,950.00
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*SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF BLITZ ACTION DRILLING. SN 21911. Cal. 16 ga x 16 ga x 6.5 x 58R. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 23-5/8″ Bbls with raised, matted rib and pop-up rear sight, are engraved “SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF” “SUHL” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1943 German nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ shotgun chambers, and “6.5 x 58R”. Bottoms of bbls are marked with steel information. Bottom of rifle bbl has SN and it is also fitted with soldered-on sling loop. French gray scallop-backed Blitz action has rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang, pin type cocking indicators, Greener type side safety, side clips, crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with well cut shaded scrolled acanthus as background for nicely detailed anatomically correct renditions of game on either side, red stag and hind on left and roebuck and doe on right. Bottom of action is engraved “KRIEGHOFF DRILLING PATENT” in arched riband. Steel trigger guard has matching engraving. Streaked and lightly figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed hard rubber buttplate, and features classic right hand cheekpiece and skip line checkering with line borders. Matching forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.662, right -.662. Bore restrictions: left -.029, right -.028. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, with some minor marks and scratches. Action retains most of its French gray, browning somewhat in game scenes. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, with numerous minor marks from normal handling and use. Buttstock has repaired crack running from rear of top tang 3″ down toward cheekpiece, and then back into checkering. Repair does not flex, but stock is loose on action. Shotgun bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Rifle bore is excellent, sharp throughout. A well made and nicely finished Drilling by this highly regarded company. 4-38246 MGM110 (2,500-3,500)
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. |