October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/23/2019
44-1/2 has bright case colors, scrollwork, and game scene engraving on both sides. The action is fitted with double set triggers and the No. 6 Schuetzen special lever, which is typical for this model. Face of the action is marked 54. Nicely figured buttstock beautifully checkered in an ornate pattern. Full octagon barrel is marked "HOFFMAN ARMS CO., ARDMORE., OKLA." and ".22 LONG RIFLE", No. 4 weight, and drilled and tapped for a scope. Hoffman Arms was a famous company in the '30s and '40s specializing in high power bolt action rifles. Stevens forearm is nicely checkered, of the two screw style, and is fitted with a Stevens-Pope palm rest on a nickel base. Globe front sight, rear sight is a Lyman with windage in the base and a sight disk. CONDITION: Case colors are bright. Stock is cracked through the wrist and should be a simple repair for a competent woodworker. Buttstock retains over 90% of its original finish with numerous minor handling marks, scratches, dents, etc. Forearm showing minor dings from handling. Over 95% of barrel blue is present with some wear on sharp edges. Good action, excellent bore. TR
Model
SS Schützen 52-44-1/2