*◊ RARE GUSTLOFF-WERKE/ BSW LUFTWAFFE MARKED OVER-UNDER DOUBLE SHOTGUN.

*◊ RARE GUSTLOFF-WERKE/ BSW LUFTWAFFE MARKED OVER-UNDER DOUBLE SHOTGUN. SN 54047. Cal. 12 ga 3″ Chambers. 26-3/4″ Mono-bloc bbls with low, matted, solid rib, are marked “FLUSS – STAHL KRUPP – ESSEN” on left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with “3/41″ German nitro proofs, and with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers and “NOT ENGLISH MAKE”. Bottom bbl is stamped “Gustloff-Werke”. Right top of mono-bloc is stamped with Luftwaffe eagle. Scallop-backed, boxlock, double Kersten locking action features automatic safety, reinforcing bolsters, pin type cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is devoid of any embellishment, but is marked with British proofs, along with “B S W” and SN on water table, which also has nitro proof mark and importers stamp. Dense, stump figured European walnut round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over ribbed buttplate, is checkered at grip, and has Luftwaffe eagle stamped on right side. Matching 3-pc forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom -.729. Bore restrictions: top -.040 (Extra full), bottom -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: top-.042, bottom -.045. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-blue over considerable light pitting, engraving and markings softened. Rear portion of rib is beginning to lift. Action retains traces of its case hardening color, is mostly pewter gray to brown. Stocks have been refinished and retain nearly all of that finish, with some light marks, checkering re-cut. Eagle stamp is considerably rounded. Bores are fine with some light pitting and frosting. Action is slightly loose. 4-53107 MGM306 (2,000-4,000)

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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	3164	$0.00	◊ RARE GUSTLOFF-WERKE/ BSW LUFTWAFFE MARKED OVER-UNDER DOUBLE SHOTGUN. SN 54047. Cal. 12 ga 3″ Chambers. 26-3/4″ Mono-bloc bbls with low, matted, solid rib, are marked “FLUSS – STAHL KRUPP – ESSEN” on left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with “3/41″ German nitro proofs, and with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers and “NOT ENGLISH MAKE”. Bottom bbl is stamped “Gustloff-Werke”. Right top of mono-bloc is stamped with Luftwaffe eagle. Scallop-backed, boxlock, double Kersten locking action features automatic safety, reinforcing bolsters, pin type cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is devoid of any embellishment, but is marked with British proofs, along with “B S W” and SN on water table, which also has nitro proof mark and importers stamp. Dense, stump figured European walnut round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over ribbed buttplate, is checkered at grip, and has Luftwaffe eagle stamped on right side. Matching 3-pc forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom -.729. Bore restrictions: top -.040 (Extra full), bottom -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: top-.042, bottom -.045. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-blue over considerable light pitting, engraving and markings softened. Rear portion of rib is beginning to lift. Action retains traces of its case hardening color, is mostly pewter gray to brown. Stocks have been refinished and retain nearly all of that finish, with some light marks, checkering re-cut. Eagle stamp is considerably rounded. Bores are fine with some light pitting and frosting. Action is slightly loose. 4-53107 MGM306 (2,000-4,000) 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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