GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
CUSTOM ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID MINIATURE SCHUETZEN RIFLE. GERMAN SGL SHOT DROP BLOCK 7035 5.6X35R MODERN (SN is on right side of bbl under forend) Cal. 5.6 x 35R (22 Hornet). 25" Octagon to round bbl is sighted with single standing express rear and gold bead front in short ramp. Small sized dropping block Schuetzen action with tang safety, double set triggers, and nicely shaped operating lever with spur, is engraved with near full coverage small scroll, which extends halfway down bbl. This scroll is interspersed with large floral highlights enhanced by gold dot inlay at centers. There are also some gold tendrils inlaid through scroll pattern. This well done engraving is signed "Dejasse" on trigger plate. Beautifully figured and slightly streaked European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2" over plain horn buttplate. A large swept cheekpiece is on left side. Shaped side panels have fluted drop points. Point pattern checkering has carved, beaded borders. Matching forend with horn tip and central engraved circle attaches to bbl with two screws through diamond shaped horn escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8", drop at comb: approx 1-3/4". Weight: 5 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/2". CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, as completely refurbished, with only a few light handling marks. Checkering still light in color. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Triggers work. 50146-5 MGM216 (3,500-7,000)