August 11, 12, & 13, 2020 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/13/2020
Built on a B95 action which utilizes a single firing pin spring and striker. Two barrel sets, barrel set (A) is 16 gauge over 5.6x50. Blade front sight, two leaf folding rear sight, with standing leaf an open U notch, folding leaf a standard sized U notch. German claw scope mounts. Raised solid machine matte rib. Both barrels with German nitro proofs, breeches with caliber designation, "H. BLASER, JSNY", another German nitro Proof, "3", a "77" in a shield, and Munich proofmark. Import marked on bottom of rifle barrel for Foxtrot Lima Enterprises, Skaneateles NY. Bottom of rifle barrel also has Sling loop soldered on island. Barrel set (B) in 16 gauge and 7x65 is in identical configuration, except the rear sight is set behind claw mount instead of in front, and proofs are for Ulm and date code is IB for 1981. German nitro proofs in normal places. Two Zeiss Diavari-Z scopes, one in 1.5-6x42 with FFP Post and Duplex reticle, second in 2.5-10x52 with FFP Post and Duplex reticle. Forearm with Deely style release and two panels of skipline checkering. Receiver is machine engraved with acanthus surrounding vignettes of a buck and doe in a forested scene on left side, and a wolf and duck on right. Recoil shield with geometrics. Automatic safety. Two panels of skipline checkering at pistol grip, silver grip cap with acanthus scroll and "AJ" initials. Bavarian cheekpiece with black line spacer and neon orange rubber recoil pad. Sling loop at toe. Housed in a black travel case partitioned to fit barrels, scopes, stock, forearm, and an extra compartment for accessories, currently with a leather wallet that has two brass snapcaps. CONDITION: Very good. Some minor handling marks throughout from handling and operation. Barrel set (A) retains the vast majority of blued finish with some flaking to brown, primarily at the scope mounts and rib. Barrel set (B) commensurate, with less flaking, but at the same areas. Forearm lugs have been reblued at one point. Stocks are very good, with one tight crack at rear of trigger guard. Glass is very good, clear, and throws smoothly. Case is fine. EW
Accessories
Case with Additional Barrel Set
Barrel Length
(BOTH) 23 - 7/8"
Caliber/Bore
(A) 16 Bore/5.6X50mm Magnum; (B) 16 Bore/ 7X65mm Rimmed