*◊ DEEP CHISEL ENGRAVED GUSTLOFF-WERKE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK OVER-UNDER DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS.

*◊ DEEP CHISEL ENGRAVED GUSTLOFF-WERKE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK OVER-UNDER DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS. SN 50047. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ and 29″ Bohler Antint demi-bloc bbls are marked “G” “Gustloff-Werke” “Waffenwerke Suhl” on left rear top bbl. 28″ Bbls are fitted with ventilated rib, 29″ bbls with solid rib. Both bbl sets are stamped with German nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers with a proof date of 4/40 on damascened rear portions of bottom bbls. Case hardened, O/U, sideplated, boxlock, double Kersten action features non-automatic safety (SICHER is relief engraved) and Miller single selective trigger. Action and sideplates are engraved with truly exceptional, full relief, large, scrolled acanthus, with floral highlights to center swirls of stems. Backgrounds are finely stippled. Blued top lever is relief engraved with crown of a Marquess superimposed on a swastika. Blued trigger guard with matching scroll has central circle with entwined monogram “TC” over a swastika, the entwined TC cipher being the national emblem of post-Ottoman Turkey (Türkiye Cumhuriyeti – Turkish Republic), indicating this to be a diplomatic/aristocratic gift of the Nazi era. Nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over red, white line, open sided pad over 1/8″ spacer, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, as well as 32 LPI point pattern checkering at grip. Each bbl set is fitted with its own long 3-pc ejector forend with Deeley release. 28″ BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.004 (IC), bottom -.000 (Cyl). Wall thickness: top-.026, bottom -.028. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. 29″ BBLS: thickness: Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.006 (IC), bottom -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: top-.030, bottom -.028. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue, but is most likely a factory quality re-blue over some light pitting. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, where protected by high points of engraving, which are pleasingly silvered. Thumbpiece of top lever and high points of trigger guard are also silvered through their orig blue. Stocks retain most of their orig rubbed oil finish with some light refinishing at butt, after installation of new pad. Interior forend iron of one set is considerably pitted. Bores are excellent. Action is tight with 29″ bbls, 28″ bbls have a hint of looseness. Ejectors are strong and in time. A top of the line Nazi era diplomatic presentation shot gun. 4-53110 MGM316 (6,500-9,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

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	3162	$7,475.00	◊ DEEP CHISEL ENGRAVED GUSTLOFF-WERKE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK OVER-UNDER DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS. SN 50047. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ and 29″ Bohler Antint demi-bloc bbls are marked “G” “Gustloff-Werke” “Waffenwerke Suhl” on left rear top bbl. 28″ Bbls are fitted with ventilated rib, 29″ bbls with solid rib. Both bbl sets are stamped with German nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers with a proof date of 4/40 on damascened rear portions of bottom bbls. Case hardened, O/U, sideplated, boxlock, double Kersten action features non-automatic safety (SICHER is relief engraved) and Miller single selective trigger. Action and sideplates are engraved with truly exceptional, full relief, large, scrolled acanthus, with floral highlights to center swirls of stems. Backgrounds are finely stippled. Blued top lever is relief engraved with crown of a Marquess superimposed on a swastika. Blued trigger guard with matching scroll has central circle with entwined monogram “TC” over a swastika, the entwined TC cipher being the national emblem of post-Ottoman Turkey (Türkiye Cumhuriyeti – Turkish Republic), indicating this to be a diplomatic/aristocratic gift of the Nazi era. Nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over red, white line, open sided pad over 1/8″ spacer, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, as well as 32 LPI point pattern checkering at grip. Each bbl set is fitted with its own long 3-pc ejector forend with Deeley release. 28″ BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.004 (IC), bottom -.000 (Cyl). Wall thickness: top-.026, bottom -.028. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. 29″ BBLS: thickness: Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.006 (IC), bottom -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: top-.030, bottom -.028. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue, but is most likely a factory quality re-blue over some light pitting. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, where protected by high points of engraving, which are pleasingly silvered. Thumbpiece of top lever and high points of trigger guard are also silvered through their orig blue. Stocks retain most of their orig rubbed oil finish with some light refinishing at butt, after installation of new pad. Interior forend iron of one set is considerably pitted. Bores are excellent. Action is tight with 29″ bbls, 28″ bbls have a hint of looseness. Ejectors are strong and in time. A top of the line Nazi era diplomatic presentation shot gun. 4-53110 MGM316 (6,500-9,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

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