GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
FINE VIENNESE BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA RIFLE/ SHOTGUN BARRELS BY F. SPURNY WITH CASE.F. SPURNYSxS7700.1216/16 - 16/9.3x72RCASED extra bblsMODERN; C&RCal. 16/ 16, and 16/9.3x72R. Two bbl sets with 2-3/4" chambers, 29" dbl shotgun bbls, and 25-5/8" rifle/ shotgun bbls, are fitted with full length matted ribs, and engraved "F. SPURNY" "WIEN" on tops. Shotgun bbls are stamped with Viennese nitro proofs and 1974 London re-proofs for 2-1/2" chambers. Rifle/ shotgun bbls are stamped with 1914 vintage Austrian proofs for 16 ga. and 9.3x72. The rib of these bbls is fitted with single standing express rear sight and Tyrolean type claw bases. Sling loops are soldered to the bottom rib of both bbl sets. French grey scallop backed boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), pin type cocking indicators, square crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage varying sized scroll with makers name and address in arched device on each side. Steel trigger guard is scroll engraved. Lightly marbled European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15" over checkered wood butt on 1-3/4" lengthening piece, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and point pattern checkering at grip. There is a sling loop on toe line matching that on bbls, along with a silver oval engraved with a count's crown over initials "J. L. M". Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Shotgun BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.669, right - .668. Bore restrictions: left - .031 (full), right - .020 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .021, right - .022. Drop at heel: 2-7/16", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 15". Rifle/ Shotgun BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.667. Bore restrictions: left - .027 (full). Wall thickness: left - .028. Drop at heel: approx 2-11/16", drop at comb: approx 1-11/16". Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 15". Tan canvas covered leather trimmed case has central leather oval embossed with a count's crown over initials "J. L. M" matching gun. Interior is lined in fawn felt, and has black leather Vourelaud label in lid. There is space for action and both bbl sets. CONDITION: Good as partially restored. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-blue. Action is an overall silver gray, browning slightly. Top lever, floorplate and trigger guard re-blued and have some subsequent silvering. Stocks refinished. Checkering has not been re-cut and is considerably worn. All shotgun bores are excellent. Rifle bore has strong rifling, dark and lightly pitted throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case is fine. 51872-32 MGM69 (3,000-5,000)