GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
PAIR OF FN SUPERPOSED B25 D2 (CARNABY) GAME GUNS WITH CASE.FNOU B25 D258244S76/58245S7612 GAMODERNCal. 12 ga. 27-5/8" Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with narrow, ventilated ribs, and are engraved "Fabrique Nationale Herstal" on left sides of top bbls. Top rights are marked "MADE IN BELGIUM". "1" and "2" are gold inlaid at rear portions of ribs. Guns are built as a true pair, with numbers also inlaid on top levers. Coin finished B25 actions are fitted with non-automatic safeties and selective single triggers with checkered finger blades. Actions are engraved with very nicely cut simple scroll surrounding semi-relief floral bouquets, all within beaded borders. Well matched, nicely streaked and well figured European walnut swan necked buttstocks measure 15-3/8" over dark brown leather covered pads. Stocks feature fluted drop points, modified point pattern checkering, and gold ovals on toe lines engraved "FEE" (?). 3-pc Forends match fairly well. Gun "1": Bore diameter: top -.726, bottom - .723. Bore restrictions: top - .020 (mod), bottom - .005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/8", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 15-3/8". Gun "2": Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom - .722. Bore restrictions: top - .020 (mod), bottom - .009 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/8", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 15-3/8". Guns are housed in a tan leather 2-gun case with leather corners with greenish canvas outer cover that has tan leather trim. Interior is lined in green felt, and contains two pairs of snap caps. PROVENANCE: The Ioannis Koilakos Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, with gun no. "1" in somewhat better condition than gun "2". Bbls retain over 90% of their orig blue with some minor nicks. Gun "2" has some sight assembly marks, and silvering along rib. Actions retain nearly all of their coin finish. Gun "1" has some light staining on right side. Gun "2" darkened somewhat overall, and with some flecks. Stocks on gun "1" have a few light marks, checkering still light in color, pad excellent. Stock finish on gun "2" shows considerable wear on grip and forend, with numerous light marks and scratches, pad is scuffed, checkering somewhat worn and dark. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case leather is excellent. Outer cover has some rubs and marks. Straps and handle are very fine. Interior is excellent. 50108-18 MGM146 (4,000-6,000)