GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
INTERESTING HUBERTUS TREFF DRILLING.HUBERTUSDRILLING TREFF3753916X16X9.3X72RMODERN; C&RCal. 16 x 16 x 9.3x72R. 26-7/8" Bbls are fitted with full length matted rib with dolls head extension. Central portion is engraved "Gebr. Damm, Elberfeld" (retailer ?). Bbls are choked full and mod. Round bodied underlever action has unusual firing mechanism hung from top strap, and features side safety, rifle selector on tang, pin type cocking indicators, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage large scrolling acanthus. This nicely shaded engraving surrounds hunting scenes with setter and pointer on left side, and bugling stag on right. Top of action is silver inlaid "TREFF" and "D. R. G. M." It appears the TREFF action was patented by Immanuel Meffert ca 1912. Plain blond colored European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8" over ribbed horn buttplate, and features right hand cheekpiece. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain well over 80% orig blue, thinning overall. Action retains a considerable amount, perhaps 50% orig case hardening color. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Trigger will not set. 49746-2 MGM155 (2,000-4,000)