GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
WELL MADE UNNAMED CLAMSHELL ACTION DOUBLE RIFLE WITH KAHLES SCOPE.GUILD GUNSXS DOUBLE RIFLENSN9.3X74RW/ KAHLES 4X60 SCOPEMODERN; C&RCal. 9.3x74R. (groove diameter .367) 24-1/4" Chopper lump bbls are fitted with full length matted rib holding one standing, one folding leaf rear sight, silver bead front, and dovetailed scope bases. Bbl flats are stamped with June 1926 German nitro proofs for 93 x 74R. Sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Case hardened ogee backed boxlock action is filed in "clamshell" form with large bolsters wrapping around bottoms and sides of breech ends of bbls. Action features non-automatic tang safety, pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, and dbl triggers (both set). Action is engraved with 90% coverage well cut varying sized scroll with floral and leaf accents surrounded by small scroll and geometric borders. Trigger guard is of horn. Lightly burl figured dark European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14" over checkered horn buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, small inlet diamond horn drop points, closely spaced point pattern checkering on diamond grip, and a sling loop as well as a silver oval engraved "EC" under a crown, on toe line. Matching splinter forend with inlet schnabeled horn tip, has Deeley release. Rifle is fitted with a Kahles 4 X 60 scope with three post reticle in soldered on mounts with lever locks. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/16", drop at comb: approx 1-3/4". Neutral cast. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14". CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a well done rust re-blue, most likely done at time of scope installation with new bases, old dovetail plugged. Action retains 60 - 70% orig case hardening color, silvered from normal wear, and perhaps with some light cleaning on sides, beads, and around bottom. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with some light marks and dings, checkering lightly worn at grip, considerably worn on forend. Scope is fine, clouded optics (needs cleaning). Bores are very fine with some light frosting. Action is tight. Both triggers set. 51872-18 MGM91 (4,000-5,000)