GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
HIGH QUALITY PRE WAR OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN WITH FINE GOLD INLAYS BY T. N. TELL WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.T.N. TELLO/U22312/12case and extra bblsMODERN; C&R; ESA(1935) Cal. 12 ga. 26" and 30" Demi-bloc bbls are mounted with matted ventilated ribs, dyed red ivory front beads, ivory mid-bead on one, rear portion of ribs gold inlaid "Tell de Luxe". Rear portions of bbls are nicely engraved with shaded acanthus, and are marked "KRUPP STEEL". Bottoms of bottom bbls are stamped with imperial German nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers, with proof date of Jan. 1935. There is a gold inlaid family crest on bottom of each rear lump. Case hardened scallop-backed, boxlock double Kersten OU action features automatic safety, bushed strikers, and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut and finely shaded Germanic type scrolling acanthus. This very fine work surrounds vignettes of game on sides of action, major subjects of which are flush gold inlaid and nicely detailed; pair of mallards flushing from marsh on left, and a trio of quail in open grassland, on right. "T. N. Tell & Sons Germany" is on long band under duck scene. Steel trigger guard with relief engraved vignette of hawk stooping on flushing pheasant, is on trigger guard bow, and tang is engraved "A. H. Heinen" "Importer - Chicago". Well marbled and figured dark European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over soft solid black pad with aluminum base plate. Side panels are checkered and have nicely shaped drop points. Closely spaced grip checkering is of fancy pattern. Steel grip cap is nicely engraved and has initials "HB" gold inlaid. Three piece ejector forend has bottom section which services both sets of bbls, which has Deeley release. 26" Bbls: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom - .724. Bore restrictions: top - .003 (IC), bottom - .020 (mod). Wall thickness: top - .026, bottom - .030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Cast about 1/2" on. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". 30" BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom - .724. Bore restrictions: top - .047 (extra full), bottom - .049 (extra full). Wall thickness: top - .029, bottom - .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/2", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Cast on 1/2". Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". What is most likely orig leather covered metal case with nickel-plated riveted on corners, central rectangle on top, is lined in green cloth, has space for gun and extra bbls, and contains Powers brass cleaning rod with turnscrew and oil bottle in handle, pair of snap caps, and a shorter leather covered pad insert, along with a steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of their orig blue with a few marks and some flecking. Action retains perhaps as much as 30% orig color, engraving still sharp and clear. Stocks retain most what appears to be their orig finish with numerous marks and bumps. Rear portion of butt had light refinish at time of installation of pad. Checkering lightly worn, and somewhat gummed. Front portion of pistol grip has piece added to change angle of grip. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger appears to work well. Case leather is considerably deteriorated with top grain chipped away in many areas. Handle is good. Interior cloth is good, with some bleaching, rubs through, and staining. Accessories are good. A very high quality gun, especially made for the American market, to do double duty for skeet and trap. 51872-69 MGM49 (6,000-7,500)