GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE.SEMPERT-KRIEGHOFFO/U RIFLE166577.57R/7X57RMODERN; C&RCal. 7.57R x 7.57R. 26" Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with full length matted rib with name on top left side of top bbl partially covered by later addition of claw bases. "SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF SUHL" has been added to milled out portion of top rib. Bbls are stamped with proof date of 6/32. Blue finished double Kersten OU action is fitted with back action sidelocks, with safety lever on left lockplate. Only engraving are simple borders and floral pinheads. Front trigger is set. Trigger guard is of steel. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock with hog back comb and right hand shadow line cheekpiece measures 14-3/4" over ribbed composition buttplate. Skip line checkering is at grip. Matching 3-pc forend has inset horn tip and Deeley release. PROVENANCE: The Timothy Scott Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Metal parts retain over 95% of renewed blue, over a number of light marks and scratches, with a few subsequent marks. Stocks have some light marks in old oil refinish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Set trigger works. 50071-16 MGM151 (3,000-5,000)