GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
SCARCE REMINGTON "48F" SHOTGUN WITH EXTENSIVE ENGRAVING AND RELIEF GOLD INLAYS.REMINGTONSemi-Auto 48F312866912GAMODERN; C&RCal. 12 ga. 28" Bbl with raised ventilated rib has all normal factory markings either side of rib surrounded by large open shaded scroll. Typical "Sportsman" 3 shot action is profusely engraved with near full coverage large open shaded scroll with shaded background. This scroll surrounds very nicely detailed relief gold inlays of dogs and game; pair of setters, one pointing, the other honoring point, on left side, flanked by a woodcock and a duck. Right side has a pair of pointers with flushing quail at front and flying pheasant at rear. Nicely feather crotch figured American walnut Remington capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14" over ribbed composition Remington buttplate. Point pattern checkering with fancy back is at grip. Gold oval engraved "JFD" is on toe line. Full forend matches well. Drop at heel: 2-9/16", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14". PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all orig factory finishes on wood and metal, with only a few light marks, mostly in wood finish. Gold inlay of one pointer on right side has begun to lift under dogs head. Mechanically fine. 51980-2 MGM126 (3,500-5,500)