GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
VERY FINE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION LIGHT WEIGHT LINDNER DALY BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.CHARLES DALYSXS105112 GACal. 12 ga. 2-5/8" Chambers. 28" Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved "Charles Daly Krupp Fluid Steel Barrels" on milled out portion of matted, concave, game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with post 1892 German imperial proofs, bottoms of bbls with "HAL" over crossed pistols. Scallop-backed boxlock action with serpentine filed fences features automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators, concealed crossbolt third fastener, intercepting sears, and dbl triggers. It is engraved with 30% coverage sprays of well cut scroll within light geometric borders. "Charles Daly" is on each side. Case hardened trigger guard has matching scroll on bow, and SN on tang. Finely marbled and nicely figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over leather covered pad. Side panels are in classic attenuated tear drop points, point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Long splinter ejector forend has inset horn tip and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left - .719, right -.717. Bore restrictions: left -.027 (IMod), right -.003 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-9/16", drop at comb: 1-9/16". Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, with a number of light scratches, mostly at breech portions and muzzles, and silvering along edges of rib. Action retains approx 80 - 85% orig case hardening color, silvering from normal hand wear on bottom, beads, and fences. A considerable amount of orig lacquer is also present. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig hand rubbed oil finish, with a few light marks. Checkering shows little wear, but is dark. Brilliant bores are excellent, with no noticeable dings, and with just a hint of frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A delightful antique Lindner Daly. 49940-13 MGM33 (4,000-8,000)