GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
NICELY ENGRAVED TOP LEVER HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE BY PETERLONGO.J. PETERLONGOSXS DBL RIFLE169469.3 x 72RMODERN; C&RCal. 9.3 x 72R. 24-3/8" Bbls are fitted with full length matted rib holding claw base, one standing, one folding rear and front ramp holding silver bead front sights. Bbl flats are stamped with German proofs. Tops of bbls are engraved "Tiroler Waffenfabrik" "Johann Peterlongo, Innsbruck". Sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Round bodied top lever action has flip-up rear sight in top strap with knurled elevation screw. Action also features crossbolt third fastener, dbl triggers (both set), and rebounding peninsula back locks with round bodied serpentine hammers. Action and locks are engraved with full coverage nicely cut and shaded large scrolling germanic acanthus surrounding well detailed vignettes of game; roebuck and doe running through forest glade on left side of action, and a stag also running, on right. Left lock portrays three hounds taking down a wild boar with a pair of auerhahn with cock calling, on right. Trigger guard bow has quartering portrait of chamois. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4" over checkered horn buttplate, and features usual right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering, silver oval and sling loop. Matching splinter forend with inlet schnabeled horn tip has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 1-9/16", drop at comb: approx 1=3/4". Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 13-3/4". CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls have most of an old re-blue. Action and locks are mostly gray brown, engraving clear. Stocks have old refinish with numerous marks, checkering heavily gummed with finish. Bores are good to fine, somewhat pitted. Action is slightly loose. Locks are fine. Triggers set. 51872-24 MGM96 (2,000-2,500)