GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
G. L. RASCH SHORT BARRELED PINFIRE DOUBLE RIFLE.G.L. RASCHPINFIRE DBL RIFLENSN577 1-1/2Cal. .577 (1-1/2" pinfire cartridge). 15" Octagon etched Damascus bbls. Forward lever tip-down action is fitted with fancy outline back action locks with tall chamfered serpentine hammers with stylized dolphins heads. Makers name and "Braunschweig" are on either side of action bar. Action and locks are finely engraved with an interesting array of acanthus and floral motifs. Top strap has semi-relief oval engraved with "W" under a sovereign's crown. Trigger guard is nicely filed and has horn grip extension. Nicely marbled and well figured European walnut stock is fitted with checkered steel buttplate with cartridge box on right side with hinged cover engraved with acanthus and flowers matching action, having central vignette of a grazing doe. Stock also features a right hand cheekpiece and well cut checkering. CONDITION: Good. Bbls have traces of what appears to be orig finish where protected. Action and lock metal are cleaned to silver gray. Stocks have remnants of old finish over numerous marks and dents. Bores are fine with some rusting in left bbl. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. 51162-4 MGM40 (2,000-4,000)