GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
GAME SCENE ENGRAVED TOP LEVER HAMMER DRILLING BY CHRISTOPH FUNK.CHRISTOPH FUNKDRILLING3626716/16/9.3x72RMODERN; C&RCal. 16/16/9.3X72R. 2-1/2" Chambers. 26-3/4" Bbls with full length rib are engraved "Christoph Funk in Suhl" on unmatted portion of rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Aug 1926 German proofs. A sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Round bodied top lever action is fitted with crossbolt third fastener, and peninsula back locks with rebounding serpentine hammers. Rifle/ shotgun selector is on top tang. Action and locks are engraved with near full coverage germanic acanthus scroll surrounding vignettes of suitable game for this combo, with stag on left, and roebuck and doe on right. There is a rabbit on left lockplate and a covey of quail (?) on right. Front trigger is set. Steel trigger guard has auerhahn on bow. Lightly figured European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over basket weave horn buttplate. Stock features right hand cheekpiece, well cut point pattern checkering at grip, and a sling loop on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.670, right - .670. Bore restrictions: left - .009 (IC), right - .003 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .031, right - .031. Drop at heel: 2-9/16", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality rust re-blue with a few light marks. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, and still shows some bright polish highlights on leaves and tendrils of engraving. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks. Checkering re-cut. Shotgun bores are excellent, forcing cones have been lengthened. Rifle bore is fine. Action is tight. Locks are fine. A nice hammer drilling by a famous maker. 51872-64 MGM83 (2,500-3,500)