GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
HIGH QUALITY DRILLING BY F. W. KESSLER RETAILED BY J. LEININGER.F W KESSLERDRILLING3300316/16/8x57JRMODERN; C&RCal. 16/ 16/ 8x57JR. 2-1/2" Chambers. 26-1/2" Bbls are engraved "J. Leininger Landau" on unmatted portion of matted full length rib fitted with pop-up rear sight. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with March 1925 German nitro proofs for 16 ga. and 8x57. There are recent stampings for 2-3/4" shotgun chambers. Case hardened, scallop backed boxlock action has F. W. Kessler logo on breechface, and features Greener type side safety, rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang, pin type cocking indicators, hidden crossbolt third fastener, side clips, bushed shotgun strikers, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut simple scroll with rose bouquet highlights, all within geometric borders. Trigger guard is of horn. Relatively plain but with a hint of light fiddle figure European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8" over ribbed horn buttplate and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, small lozenge shaped inlet horn drop points, and closely spaced point pattern checkering on diamond grip which ends with small horn teat on round knob of pistol grip. Sling loop and silver oval engraved with monogram "JM" are on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.664, right - .662. Bore restrictions: left - .010 (lt mod), right - .005 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2-11/16", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Cast 1/2" off. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". CONDITION: Very good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of an old re-blue over many nicks and scratches. Action retains traces of case color where protected, but is mostly a dark gray turning to brown, engraving remains clear. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with numerous light marks, with some oil rubbed in as maintenance, checkering lightly worn. There is a 1" stress crack at center of right buttstock side panel, and a small chip behind center on left. All bores are excellent, with a couple of small pits toward muzzle of rifle bbl. Action is tight. Trigger works. 51872-63 MGM89 (2,500-4,500)