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BLITZ ACTION O/U RIFLE/SHOTGUN COMBO WITH SCOPE BY

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
BLITZ ACTION O/U RIFLE/SHOTGUN COMBO WITH SCOPE BY

HERBERT SHIERING OF FERLACH. Cal. 16 Ga., 2 3/4" / 6.5x57 R. S# 4120.54. The 23 5/8" bbls. are fitted with nicely matted top rib, central portion cut away forming slight quarter rib and ramp front sight base. Quarterrib is fitted with folding leaf U-notch sight. Front sight is a silver bead. "ERA" type pivoting Q-D scope bases are fitted. Bbl. flats are stamped with 1954 Ferlach Nitro proofs. Bottom bbl. is stamped with maker's code "55" (Herbert Shiering). Coin finished scallop backed double Kirsten blitz O/U action features automatic safety, bushed strikers and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with sprays of scroll within line borders surrounding game scenes on sides. A bugling stag is on left and roebuck on right. Trigger guard is steel. Capped pistol grip buttstock is of nicely flame figured European walnut and measures 14" over ribbed plastic buttplate. Stock features shadowline right hand cheekpiece, multipoint pattern grip checkering, hard rubber grip cap, and sling loop matching that on bbl. Slim one piece forend has Deeley release. Hertel & Reuss "Exclusive" 6x46 rail scope with crosshair and 3 post reticle is in Rechnagal type mounts, rear with windage. MEASUREMENTS: SHOTGUN BBL: Bore Diameter: .662". Restriction: .020" (MOD). Min. Wall Thickness: .032". STOCK: DAH: 3". DAC: 1 11/16". LOP: 14". CAST: neutral. WEIGHT WITHOUT SCOPE: 6 lb. 8 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: comes with black plastic case. CONDITION: good to fine as partially restored. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a good quality rust blue. Action is dull gray to light brown patina, stocks with good quality oil refinish have some subsequent marks. Checkering lightly worn. Shotgun bore is bright and shiny. Rifle bore is strong with light frosting throughout. Action is tight. Mechanically good. Scope is very fine with a few light scratches on exterior. Optically clear. (22-4917/MGM). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.