GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
OVER-UNDER RIFLE/ SHOTGUN BY E. JOPP, FORMERLY EMIL KERNER & SON.JOPP (FORMERLY EMIL KERNER)OU RIFLE/SHOTGUN1866116/8x57JRMODERN; C&RCal. 16 ga/ 9 x 57 JR. 24-3/8" Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with raised, matted, solid rib engraved "E. Jopp vorm. Emil Kerner & Sohn, Suhl" in milled out portion, fitted with one standing, one folding leaf rear, and silver bead front sights, rear portion is fitted with claw bases. Bbl flats and bbls are stamped with Nazi era German nitro proofs with date of Aug '40. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. French grey Blitz scallop back OU single Kersten action features non-automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with sprays of simple scroll within scroll, geometric, and line borders surrounding game scenes; roaring stag on left side, and roebuck on right. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8" over ribbed horn buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece and point pattern checkering at grip. Small one piece forend has Deeley release. Shotgun bore diameter: .667. Bore restrictions: .034 (extra full). Wall thickness: .028. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4", drop at comb: approx 1-5/8". Cast about 1/4" off. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-5/8". CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of an old refinish. Action retains most of its french grey, brightened on high edges. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with some oil rubbed in over the years, as maintenance. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Front trigger will not set (screw broken off). 51872-42 MGM183 (1,500-2,000)