GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFFSXS1045016 GAMODERN; C&RCal. 16 ga. 29-1/2" Dovetailed bbls fitted with raised, matted rib, are engraved "Sempert & Krieghoff" and "Suhl" on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1925 German imperial nitro proofs. Coin finished sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features non-automatic safety (SICHER engraved), hidden crossbolt third fastener, side clips, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut, open, shaded scroll mimicking H&H pattern. "Sempert & Krieghoff Suhl" is in arched banner on each lockplate. Trigger guard is of steel. Nicely figured European walnut slightly hog-backed horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over basket-weave horn buttplate, and features inlet horn diamond drop points, multi-point pattern checkering at grip, right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has small inlet ebony tip, and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.667, right - .666. Bore restrictions: left - .032 (full), right - .018 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .022, right - .022. Drop at heel: 3-1/4", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". CONDITION: Fine as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-blue, matting of ribs slightly softened. Action cleaned to coin finish, and remains an even silver gray. Stocks retain essentially all of a fine hand rubbed oil finish, sharp edges slightly rounded, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, with one or two scattered light pits. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are out of time. A top of the line gun from this very highly regarded German maker. 50725-1 MGM188 (5,000-8,000)