GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
RARE EJECTOR DRILLING BY ROBERT SCHULER.ROBERT SCHULERDRILLING493616/16 / 8x57JRMODERN; C&RCal. 16/ 16/ 8x57JR. 26-3/4" Bbls fitted with full length matted rib holding claw bases, pop-up rear, and silver bead front sights, have "Robert Schuler Koln" engraved on milled out portion of rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with German nitro proofs for 16 ga and 8x57. Case hardened scallop backed boxlock action with side safety and rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang, features pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, reinforcing bolsters, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with 80% coverage simple scroll with some shaded scroll accents within geometric borders. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely marbled light colored European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14" over ribbed composition buttplate. Stock features inlet horn diamond drop points, point pattern checkering on diamond grip, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and a sling loop as well as a silver shield engraved with monogram "AG" on toe line. Matching long splinter forend has inlet horn tip and Deeley release, and is fitted with very unusual ejector system. Bore diameter: left -.677, right - .676. Bore restrictions: left - .035 (full), right - .030 (full). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-9/16", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14". CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of what appears to be orig blue, thinning on sides. Action retains 60 - 70% case hardening color thinning around bottom from normal hand wear. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with numerous light marks. Some finish has been added to rear portion of butt, with refitting or possible replacement of buttplate. Toe of stock shows a repair, checkering somewhat worn. Shotgun bores are very fine to excellent. Rifle bore is fine, a bit dark. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger sets. 51872-68 MGM99 (2,000-3,000)