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BOXLOCK GAME GUN BY SIMSON OF SUHL MADE FOR IVER

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
BOXLOCK GAME GUN BY SIMSON OF SUHL MADE FOR IVER

JOHNSON. Cal. 16 Ga. S# 25524. Bbls. 28" shoelump fitted w/ slightly raised concave matted rib are engraved “MADE FOR IVER JOHNSON SPORTING GOODS CO” in milled out portion of rib. Tops of bbls. are engraved “SIMSON & CO. SUHL” & stamped w/ Krupp steel logos. Bbl. flats are stamped w/ German Imperial proofs for 12 Ga. 70mm chambers. Dbl. arch back case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety, cross bolt 3rd fastener, pin cocking indicators on sides & dbl. triggers. Action is engraved w/ sprays of scroll w/ in line & punch dot borders. Steel triggerguard has some scroll on bow. Steel capped pistol grip buttstock of relatively plain European walnut measures 12 3/4" to end of wood, has 1 1/4" ebony spacer & 7/8" Silver type pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching schnabled splinter forend has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: BORE DIA.: Left .720. Right .720. BORE RESTRICTIONS: Left .036 Full. Right .021 Mod. WALL THICKNESS: Left .025. Right .021. DAH: 2 7/8”. DAC: 1 9/16”. WEIGHT: 6 lbs 15 oz. CONDITION: bbls. retaining what appears to be their original blue, action retains perhaps as much as 30% original case hardening color. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish. Checkering considerably worn. Silver oval on toeline has been filled w/ ebony. Bores are fine, shiny w/ some light striations. Action is tight. Mechanics are good. (21-3136/MGM). CURIO. $300-500.