GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
WELL MADE GERMAN OVER-UNDER RIFLE/ SHOTGUN COMBINATION RETAILED BY R. WAGNER OF FURTH WITH SCOPE.R. WAGNEROU RIFLE/SHOTGUN177416/ 8 X 57JRMODERN; C&RCal. 16 ga / 8 x 57JR. 2-1/2" Chamber. 27-5/8" Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with raised, matted, solid rib fitted with folding leaf rear sight and silver bead front, rear portion with claw bases. Breech portion of top bbl is engraved with some open scroll within geometric borders. Top bbl is engraved "R. WAGNER" "FURTH" either side of rib. Bbl flats and bbls are stamped with German nitro proofs with proof date of Oct '30. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Case hardened scallop back OU single Kersten Blitz action features Greener type side safety, pin type cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with sprays of simple scrolling acanthus within line borders surrounding game scenes, with roebuck and doe on left, and roaring stag on right. Fences have some deep relief oak leaf carving. Trigger guard is of horn. Lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8" over ribbed horn buttplate, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece and point pattern checkering at grip. Sling loop is on toe line holding steel cartridge trap with space for four rifle cartridges. Slim one piece forend has Deeley release. Shotgun bore diameter: .669. Bore restrictions: .034 (extra full). Wall thickness: .030. Drop at heel: 2-13/16", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Cast about 1/4" off. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". Gun is fitted with what appears to be its orig Ajack 4 x 90 scope with three post reticle, and has soldered on claw rings, rear with windage. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain approx 90% rust re-blue. Action retains approx 40% orig case hardening color. Stocks have most of their orig finish with oil rubbed over many knocks and scratches. Checkering re-cut. Shotgun bore is very fine, rifle bore is good to fine with some scattered pits. Action is tight. Trigger works. Scope has most of its blue, optics slightly clouded. 51872-37 MGM186 (1,500-2,500)