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L. Borovnik Scalloped Frame SxS Boxlock Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:NA
L. Borovnik Scalloped Frame SxS Boxlock Shotgun
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Ludwig Borovnik Scalloped Frame Side-by-Side Boxlock Shotgun, for Waffen Dschulnigg-Salzburg, #40.2592, 20 ga., 2-3/4'' chs., 27-3/4'' blue barrels with tapering 3/8'' concave matted rib, original front steel bead and later middle brass bead; chokes are Mod./IM., with gold-plated double triggers, ejectors and automatic top tang safety. The single crossbolt coin-finished frame features three forest game scene panels with scroll engraved borders and deep foliate engraving on the fences; barrels and frame have 1966 date stamps with Ferlach nitro proofs. The pistol-grip stock and splinter forend are darkly streaked Circassian walnut, having a small hunting cheekpiece and horn pistol-grip cap, with recessed-border skipline checkering. Length of pull is 14-3/4'' over a 1'' horn buttplate; sling swivels are 3/4'', weight is 6-1/4 lbs. Mechanical condition is excellent with indications of light use. Blue and coin finish are 98% with faint oxidation and staining on frame; stock and forend have scattered small handling marks with two areas of chipping on the buttplate and oxidation on the screw heads. Bores are bright. Est.: $1,800-2,400. (C&R)