GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
FINE SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF DRILLING WITH HAND DETACHABLE LOCK WORK AND RIFLE BARREL IN 22 HI POWER.SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFFDRILLING1680016/16/22 Hi PowerMODERN; C&RCal. 16/16/22 Hi Power. 26" Bbl group has full length matted rib fitted with pop-up rear sight and Krieghoff patented scope mounting system. "SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF, SUHL" is marked on top of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with March 1933 German proofs for 16 ga. and 6.3X52 (22 HI power). A sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Coin finished scallop backed action has Krieghoff's patented hand detachable locks, with takedown screw on bottom of action, and lever release under pivoting grip cap. Action also features Greener type side safety, pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with attractive large open scroll and acanthus in beaded background. Bottom of action is marked "KRIEGHOFF PATENT" in arch. Steel trigger guard is relief engraved with monogram "SW". Relatively plain European walnut buttstock with slightly hogback comb measures 15-1/8" over ribbed composition buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, point pattern checkering and a cartridge trap holding four cartridges on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.668, right - .668. Bore restrictions: left - .032 (full), right - .031 (full). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .031. Drop at heel: 3-1/8", drop at hogback: 2-1/4", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Cast 1/4" off. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 15-1/8". CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done rust re-blue. Action retains most of its coin finish, darkening around bottom. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous scratches and marks, light and heavy. Checkering worn, and not re-cut. Web of head of stock cracked at center with side panels beginning to spread. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 51872-67 MGM78 (4,500-7,500)