GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
SUPERB EDUARD KETTNER DURAL FRAME SIDEPLATED BLITZ DOUBLE RIFLE DRILLING WITH SCOPE. KETTNER DRILLING 18312 8x57R x 8X57JR/16GA MODERN Cal. 8x57R x 8x57R x 16 ga. 23-5/8" Bbls are engraved "Eduard Kettner Koln" on milled out portion of full length matted rib. Bbls are fitted with one standing, one folding leaf rear sight, silver bead front, and claw scope bases. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with pre WWI proofs for 7x57 over-stamped 8mm, with re-proof date of 10/36. Alloy Blitz action fitted with ornamental sideplates, features side safety fitted in rear portion of left plate, rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang with push button detent, pin type cocking indicators, double Kersten top fastener, bushed strikers, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (both set). Action is engraved with near full coverage scrolling oak leaves and acorns in stippled background surrounding game scenes; pair of pheasant on left side of action, and stag with two hinds on left sideplate. Two scampering rabbits are on right side of action with four boar on right plate. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/16" over ribbed horn buttplate, and features typical point pattern checkering and right hand shadow line cheekpiece. Matching deep splinter forend has schnabeled tip and Deeley release. Bore diameter: .665. Bore restrictions: .034 (full). Wall thickness: .032. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4", drop at comb: approx 1-11/16". Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/16". Leupold scope with duplex reticle is in custom claw rings. CONDITION: Very good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 95% of an old re-blue. Action shows considerable cleaning with engraving somewhat softened. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with a number of marks and scratches. Wood slightly under metal. Checkering appears to be re-cut. Rifle bores are very fine. Shotgun bore is excellent, lightly frosted. Action is very slightly loose. Mechanically fine. Scope is excellent, optically clear. 50146-10 MGM221 (5,000-8,000)