GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
UNUSUAL NORWEGIAN MADE MARTINI TYPE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE BY H. LARSEN (DRAMMEN). H. LARSEN SGL SHOT RIFLE NSN 577/ 500 #2 Cal. 577-500 No. 2. 29" Ribbed bbl has oval bore rifling. Makers name and address as well as "Staal Patent" are in platinum at rear. Unusual Martini type tipping block action is actuated by rotating lever on right side, which also brings rifle to half cock. Back action lock with unusual hammer is on right side. Nicely fiddle figured walnut buttstock has cheekpiece and some relief acanthus carving at grip below checkering. Forend extends to muzzle with pewter cap. CONDITION: Fair to good. Metal parts have gray brown patina. Engraving somewhat washed. Stocks have old refinish. Buttstock cracked through wrist and flexes. Bore is excellent. Lock is slip hammered. 51674-1 MGM63 (2,000-3,000)