GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
HEEREN SINGLE SHOT STALKING RIFLE BY FURTSCHEGGER, WITH FINE RELIEF ENGRAVING, ZEISS SCOPE AND CASE. FURTSCHEGGER SINGLE SHOT FALLING BLOCK 6056 6.5X57R MODERN Cal. 6.5 x 57R. 25" Tapered octagon bbl with integral matted rib has central portion cut away forming front ramp. Rifle is sighted with single standing rear, gold bead front, and claw scope bases. Coin finished action as patented by Heeren, and made for a while by Glasser of Switzerland, has very compact design, with unusual set trigger/ cocking system. Action is stamped with 8/79 Ferlach proofs. SN is on right side of rear trigger. Action is engraved with full coverage large, simple scroll surrounding deep relief vignettes of game suitable for this caliber; two does and roe buck in open woodlands on left, and three chamois in alpine environment on right. Striking, well figured, and nicely marbled European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over ribbed horn buttplate. Stock features fluted Tyrolean right hand cheekpiece, fish-scale carved "checkering", slightly hog-backed comb, and extreme pointed walnut grip cap. Matching full length forend has walnut tip and intermediate spacer, as well as a sling bail. forend attaches to bbl with two screws through diamond shaped escutcheons. Zeiss Diavari - Z 1.5 - 6X rail scope with 30mm tube and heavy post and crosshair reticle is in claw mounts. Drop at heel: approx 3-3/16", drop at comb: approx 1-1/2". Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". Green canvas case with tan leather trim is lined in green felt, and contains a carrying sling. Also with rifle are approx 45 loaded cartridges by Sierra. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few minor marks in all finishes. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent with some light marks, optically clear. Case is excellent. Cartridges are excellent. 50146-4 MGM215 (6,000-12,000)