GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
SUPERB QUALITY OVER-UNDER RIFLE/ SHOTGUN BY ABESSER & MERKEL MADE FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET.ABESSER & MERKELOU RIFLE/SHOTGUN2213312 /6.3x52MODERN; C&RCal. 12 ga/ 6.3 x 52 (25-35 Winchester). 27-5/8" Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with raised, matted, solid rib, central portion milled away forming quarter rib holding folding leaf rear sight and front ramp with silver bead. Left side of top bbl is engraved with Krupp steel information, and right side with "John H. Cornwall". Bbl flats and bbls are stamped with German nitro proofs for 2-3/4" shotgun bbl, and with proof date of July '30. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Case hardened scallop back Blitz OU single Kersten action features non-automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with well cut varying sized scroll within geometric and line borders surrounding game scenes, with nicely rendered roedeer buck and doe on left side, and a trio of ducks on right. Fences are deeply carved in oak leaf motif. Bottom of action is engraved "Abesser & Merkel SUHL GERMANY". Steel trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Nicely marbled stump figured European walnut sunburst capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8" over fancy game scene embossed horn buttplate portraying stags and hinds in stylized woodland. Stock features point pattern checkering at grip. Silver oval and sling loop are on toe line. Slim one piece forend has Deeley release. Shotgun bore diameter: .717. Bore restrictions: .037 (extra full). Wall thickness: .022. Drop at heel: 2-1/8", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Cast about 1/4" off. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% what appears to be orig blue. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, fairly strong where protected. Trigger guard retains 60 - 70% of its orig blue. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with some light and heavy marks, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Typical of all guns by this esteemed maker, this specimen is of very high quality and finish. 51872-36 MGM184 (2,500-3,500)