GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE BY F. GREMPLER.F. GREMPLERSXS DOUBLE RIFLE340310.75 X 65R COLLATH ?Cal. 10.75 x 65R Collath ? 26-1/4" Bbls have full length matted rib fitted with one standing rear and silver bead front sights, which is marked "F. GREMPLER WERNIGERODE" on unmatted portion of rib. Round bodied Lefaucheux type horn covered forward pivoting underlever action is fitted with rebounding peninsula back locks with serpentine hammers. Action is engraved with unshaded acanthus scroll surrounding game scenes; wild boar on left side, running stag on right, and hunting dog on left lockplate, with a fox on right lockplate. Newly made, plain European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8" over steel buttplate with trap. Matching splinter forend is integral with action, and attaches to bbls with side bolt through oval steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8", drop at comb: approx 1-3/4". Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-7/8". CONDITION: Good, as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a rust re-blue. Action is silver gray. New buttstock retains nearly all of its oil finish. Forend checkering re-cut. Bores are good to fine, strong rifling, lightly frosted throughout. Action tight. Locks fine. 51872-21 MGM94 (1,500-2,500)