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German Mfg'd O/U Boxlock Shotgun, for Heyer & Co.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:NA
German Mfg'd O/U Boxlock Shotgun, for Heyer & Co.
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
German Mfg'd Over/Under Boxlock Shotgun for Charles A. Heyer & Co., Nairobi, #41009, 12mm (.410 bore), 3'' chs., 25'' blue finish Kruppstahl barrels with 5/16'' solid matted rib and front silver bead, sling eyelet, choked IM., single crossbolt with Nitro chamber proofs and 3/26 date code, double triggers with cocking indicator pins, extractors and manual top-tang safety. Case-colored scalloped frame has light Germanic scroll and border engraving which carries to the chamber flanges. Checkered round-knob stock and long Schnaubel forend have a light oil finish with beaded cheekpiece. Length of pull is 14-3/4'' over a 1'' ribbed horn buttplate. Stock is reinforced with one original and two additional crossbolts through the wrist. Left side panel is stamped ''K.A.''; weight is 6-3/8 lbs. Overall condition is good with bright bores and tight action. Barrel blue is 85% with scattered oxidation and scratching. Frame exterior is drifting to a silver patina with 10% remaining case colors; face and barrel breeches have oxidation and verdigris. Stock and forend have denting and worn checkering with a chip out of the wood at upper tang. Rear sling eyelet is missing. Est.: $800-$1,200. (C&R)