GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
BLITZ ACTION DRILLING BY EMIL KERNER WITH RIFLE COCKING SLIDE ON TOP TANG.EMIL KERNERDRILLING133316/16/8x57JRMODERN; C&RCal. 16/ 16/ 8X57JR. 2-1/2" Chambers. 26-3/4" Bbls have full length matted rib fitted with pop-up rear sight and claw scope bases. Tops of bbls are engraved "Emil Kerner" and "Gewerfabrik". Krupp steel logos are toward rear. Bbls are stamped with pre WWI German nitro proofs for 16 ga and 8x57. Sling loop is soldered to bottom of bbl. Case hardened scallop backed Blitz action features rifle cocking slide on top tang, Greener type side safety, pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, reinforcing bolsters to frame, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with full coverage very well cut and very large lightly scrolled acanthus surrounding unusual low relief but well detailed engraving of game animals on sides; stag slipping his way through an open gate on left, and a roebuck and doe feeding from hay rick while a rabbit watches, on right. Trigger guard is of horn. Very finely figured and lightly marbled European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2" over ribbed horn buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip, and a nicely engraved steel cartridge trap with space for four cartridges, on toe line. Matching schnabeled splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.667, right - .668. Bore restrictions: left - .030 (full), right - .030 (full). Wall thickness: left - .029, right - .031. Drop at heel: 3-1/16", drop at comb: 1-11/16". Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 13-1/2". CONDITION: Very good as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of an older re-black over numerous light marks, dings, and scratches. Action has traces of orig color, but is mostly pewter gray. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish with numerous marks, both light and heavy, checkering lightly worn, considerably so on forend. Bores are excellent with some light scratches. Rifle bore is shiny with a hint of erosion at breech end. Action is tight. Set trigger works. Rifle cocking slide does not cock. 51872-61 MGM88 (1,750-2,500)