March 15-17, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/16/2022
(A) Circa 1926 a German-made 16 gauge with 29" blued steel barrel with rib extension. Barrels are fit with extractors, tapered machined concave game rib, and a steel bead front sight. Chokes are Full and Full. The scalloped border engraved boxlock action is fit with side clips, Greener cross bolt third fastener, cocking indicator pins, double triggers, and a non-auto safety. Walnut stock with pistol grip, plastic seashell shaped grip cap, cheekpiece, swivel for sling, and a plastic buttplate. Walnut splinter forend with Deeley style latch release. (B) Circa 1974 a Spanish made 28 gauge with 26" blued steel barrels. Barrels are fit with extractors, tapered machined flat rib, and a brass bead front sight. Chokes are Full and Cylinder. The case color hardened finished boxlock is foliate scroll engraved with 2 game birds on bottom of the action body. Action is fit with a hidden third fastener, disc set strikers, barrel bolsters, double triggers, and automatic safety. The top lever has "RENO" in gold. Bottom strap with "Mo 314" engraved. Walnut stock with 2-panel checkered pistol grip, grip cap and a plastic serrated buttplate. Walnut splinter forend with Anson-style push-button release. CONDITION: (A) Fair. Barrels retain 40% original blue with patina. Bores have freckling. Barrels are loose. Patina finish on action body. Triggers are crisp. Breech pin missing from top strap. Stock and forend with handling/storage marks. Buttplate with holes near heel. (B) Good. Barrels retain 80 percent original blue. Bores are bright. Action retains 60 percent original case colors. Triggers are crisp. Stock and forend with handling/storage marks, checkering is worn from use. CP
Barrel Length
(A) 29" (B) 26"
Chamber
(A) 2 - 1/2" (B) 2 - 3/4"
Choke
(A)Full & Full (B)Full & Cylinder
Drop at Comb
(A): 1 - 3/8" (B): 1 - 3/8"
Drop at Heel
(A): 2 - 9/16" (B): 2 - 1/4"
Gauge
(A) 16 Bore (B) 28 Bore
Length of Pull
(A): 14 - 1/8" (B): 14 - 1/4"
Manufacturer
(A) Emil Kerner & Sons (B) Reno
Weight
(A)6 Lbs. 6 oz. (B)5 Lbs. 6 oz.
Serial Number
17604 (B) JU46275