GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
FINE E. KETTNER SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SCOPE. E. KETTNER O/U RIFLE 18722 7X57R MODERN Cal. 7x57R. 24-1/2" Bbls are engraved "Eduard Kettner, Koln" on milled out portion of full length matted rib. Bbls are sighted with one standing, one folding leaf rear, three claw bases, and silver bead front. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1937 German proofs. Coin finished, OU, double Kersten, sideplated boxlock action has safety lever mounted on left plate. Action features raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers (both set). Action is engraved with near full coverage typical Germanic scrolling acanthus in stippled background. This engraving surrounds well rendered game scenes at rear portions of action spilling onto sideplates; two roaring stags on left side preparing to do battle over calmly grazing hind, with sounder of swine on sideplate of right side with roebuck on action. Trigger guard is of horn, and extends to sunburst horn grip cap. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over ribbed horn buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and point pattern checkering. Matching one piece splinter forend has Deeley release. Hensoldt Dural - Dialytan 4X rail scope with three post reticle, is in claw mounts. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16", drop at comb: approx 1-3/4". Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 90% of an old re-blue with silvering on sharp edges and muzzles. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish with some darkening, but is mostly a pleasing silver gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an old hand rubbed oil finish with a few light marks and repair at toe using orig wood. Checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Set triggers work. Scope has numerous marks in its lacquer finish with some silvering, optically clear. 50146-19 MGM237 (5,500-8,500)