GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
MARCHNER OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN/ RIFLE TWO BARREL SET WITH SCOPES. MARCHNER OU RIFLE / SHOTGUN 487 6.5/57X16 AA/30-30-16 MODERN Cal. 16 ga x 6.5 x 52 (most likely 25-35 Winchester) and 16 ga x .30-30. 26-3/4" Orig 6.5 bbl set is fitted with full length matted rib engraved "H. Marchner, Regensburg" in milled out portion. Rib is fitted with one folding leaf rear sight, silver bead front, and claw scope bases. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with German imperial proofs for 6.3/ 52, and with a date of 3/30. A sling loop is soldered to bottom of bbl. 25-1/2" 30-30 bbls are fitted with full length matted rib, central portion milled away forming quarter rib and front ramp. Sights are the same type as on 6.5 bbls. Bbls are stamped with 1958 Ferlach proofs, and with "BOHLER STAHL". Coin finished, OU, scallop-backed, single Kersten, boxlock action has tang safety, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage large, open, shaded scroll and acanthus with stippled backgrounds surrounding hunting scenes on each side; a pair of hounds worry a boar on left side, and a peaceful group of doe with fawns and flying grouse are on right. Trigger guard is of horn, and tang extends to horn grip cap. Nicely marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut buttstock measures 13-3/4" over ribbed horn buttplate. Stock features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, arrowhead drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a hinged cartridge trap with space for four rifle cartridges, along with a sling loop, on toe line. Cover of cartridge trap is engraved with acanthus scroll, matching action, and a bugling stag. Each bbl set has its own forend that has Deeley release. 6.5 Bbls are mounted with an early Busch 2-1/2 X scope with three post reticle. 30-30 Bbls are mounted with a Hensoldt Diasta 4 X 32 scope with three post reticle and lens covers. Both scope are in soldered-on claw rings. 6.5 BBLS: Drop at heel: 2-1/2", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight without scope: 6 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 13-3/4". 30 - 30 BBLS: Drop at heel: 2-5/16", drop at comb: 1-5/16". Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 13-3/4". CONDITION: Fine as partially refinished, most likely at time of fitting of new bbls. Both sets of bbls retain nearly all of a fine rust blue. Action is cleaned to silver gray, engraving remains clear. Some details of game scenes softened. Stocks retain nearly all of an old hand rubbed oil finish, edges softened, checkering re-cut. 6.5 Rifle bore is very fine, slightly frosted in grooves. Both shotgun bores are excellent. 30-30 bore is excellent. Action is tight with both sets of bbls. Busch scope shows some external wear. Optics need some cleaning, especially on objective lens. 30-30 scope needs a good cleaning, and the exterior has some minor scrapes, optics clear. 49432-37 MGM356 (6,000-10,000)