GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
RARE HAENEL BORDER GUARDS 11 MM MODEL 79 RIFLE. HAENEL GRENZAUFSEHERGEWEHR 1073 11 MM Cal. 11 MM. 25-1/2" rnd bbl with oct chamber. Fixed rear sight with flip sight behind. Eagle/"C.G.H./SUHL" above chamber. Crown/S and Crown/B proofs right of chamber. "G.A.G. Mod:79." (Grenzaufsehergewehr Model 79)on left receiver. 1880 date on right receiver. All visible SNs are matching. Walnut stock with front and rear sling swivels. Cleaning rod is missing. Metal buttplate. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Ex Hank Visser Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Metal is in the white with patina, corrosion, or light pitting overall. Wood has dents and dings overall with a few deep gouges. Bore is frosted. Mechanics are good. 43475-816 BWS (2,000-3,500)