GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
SUPERB HAGN SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK RIFLE WITH ZEISS SCOPE AND HUEY CASE.HAGNSINGLE SHOT7430-06W/CASE & ACCESSMODERNCal 30-06. 26" Tapered octagon bbl with integral rib, front sight base, is engraved "M. Hagn Kochel a/ See" on top; center with caliber, SN, and proofs toward rear. Bbl is fitted with Recnagel QD scope mounts and single folding leaf U-notch rear sight with sourdough front. Coin finished, beautifully made Hagn action with thumb roll safety on top tang, is engraved with 80% coverage exceptionally well cut varying sized shaded scroll within line and small scroll borders. Small flat on top of receiver ring is engraved "SYSTEM" "74" "HAGN". Exhibition quality nicely marbled and somewhat burl figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15" over checkered wood butt, and features sculpted side panels, flat top point pattern checkering with H&H style reverse back line, and a vacant silver oval along with a sling loop matching that on bbl, on toe line. Matching fairly long forend has fleur-di-lis intrusions into checkering from the top, both sides. Zeiss Diatal - Z 6X42 rail scope with crosshair and post reticle is in Recnagel QD mounts, rear with windage adjustment. Drop at heel: 2-3/8", drop at comb: approx 1-7/8". Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15". Rifle is housed in a full length oak and leather case with stitched leather corners and brass oval medallion by Huey, with his brass "label" on front of lid with SN "243". Interior is lined in green suede, and is french fitted for rifle and semi-french fitted for scope, cleaning rod with ebony handle, horn handled "bowtie" turnscrews, and square oil bottle. There are two covered compartments, one contains key. PROVENANCE: The Forrest G. Rhodes collection. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of little field use. Metal finishes have some light handling marks with some sharp edge wear on bbl. Stocks have a few light scratches and some deeper dings. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent with some light scuffs, optically clear. There are a number of bumps and rubs in leather case with some water staining at right side. Interior is excellent with some rubs and marks from contact with rifle and accessories. 52465-2 MGM230 (10,000-15,000)