GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
HIGH QUALITY SIDELOCK DRILLING BY J. ALBRECHT.J. ALBRECHTDRILLING82312X12X8x57JRMODERNCal. 12 x 12 x 8x57JR (.318 groove diameter). 25-5/8" Bbl set fitted with full length matted, solid rib has pop-up rear sight actuated when rifle is cocked. Tops of bbls are engraved "J. Albrecht" and "Detmold". Bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1931 imperial German nitro proofs. Case hardened sidelock action has rifle cocking lever on bottom of left side and pivoting safety lever on left lock. Action features crossbolt third fastener, side clips, bushed strikers, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage simple scroll within light scroll borders with vignettes of game at front portion; pair of ducks on left, and rabbits or hares on right. Lockplates are fully engraved with hunting and game scenes; left plate depicts a baying hound standing over fallen roebuck while three other roe deer escape toward rear, and a pair of ducks flush overhead. Right lockplate depicts a roaring stag standing over his fallen foe while three expectant hinds look on. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely fiddle figured and somewhat marbled European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8" over ribbed horn buttplate, and has semi-hogback comb, right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and point pattern checkering at grip. Grip cap is engraved with monogram "AK". Matching splinter forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.722, right - .722. Bore restrictions: left - .047 (extra full), right - .035 (full). Wall thickness: left - .034, right - .030. Drop at heel: 3", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 13-7/8". CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a lustrous re-black with some light flecking on side of left bbl, and a few light marks. Action has traces of case color where protected, but is mostly a fine silver gray. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, over some marks and dents, sharp edges slightly rounded. Checkering is good. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Rifle will not cock until safety is off, and safety can not be re-engaged unless rifle is de-cocked. This is not a flaw, it is as designed. 50126-1 MGM181 (4,000-7,000)