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Fine Sempert & Krieghoff Pre-War Sidelock Drilling

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Fine Sempert & Krieghoff Pre-War Sidelock Drilling
serial #7652, 16 ga (2 5/8'') over 9.3x72R, 26 3/8'' Wittener Gewehrlaufstahl barrels choked improved modified and full with bright very fine bores showing a little subtle frosting and a couple of tiny shallow dings that are just barely noticeable, the rifle bore similar with some fine frosting in the grooves and crisp rifling. This is an attractive drilling, the barrels retaining about 85% evenly thinning original blue with areas toning to a mild gray patina under bright light along with a few light handling marks and oxidation speckles. There is a bit of audible loosened solder between the ribs that is relatively minor and the solid rib is finely matted showing maker's name inlaid in gold and dual gold bands at the breeches. The action and lockplates retain generous vibrant case-hardened colors scattered throughout mixing with some areas of mild gray-brown and pleasant silvery case-hardened patina overall. The top lever retains about 95% original bright blue while the triggerguard and rifle barrel selector lever retain about 85% bright blue. The arm is finely embellished with lovely banknote filigree scrollwork and tight foliate motifs, the fences with bold acanthus leaves with punch-dot shading and top surfaces nicely matted. There are lovely game scenes surrounded by gold wire inlay featuring stag with a pair of does on the right lockplate, another pair on the left and the bow of the guard with an auerhahn. The embellishments continue along onto the nice button release spring-loaded three-cartridge trap along the toe line, the cover of which shows more gold inlay and a small game scene with a pair of woodcock in flight. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend remain in about very fine condition as lightly cleaned and refinished showing a few thin slivers missing along the forend edges, scattered light dings and moderately worn checkering. Stock features horn grip tang, pistolgrip cap and checkered buttplate, left-side cheekpiece and hogs back comb. The barrels lock-up solid on-face via dual underlugs with sideclips and hidden Greener crossbolt and the top lever resting about center. The arm features safety lever on the left lock-plate, dial cocking indicators, European sling swivels, rifle sidelever and front set trigger, silver bead front sight and automatic silver-inlaid u-notch rear rifle sight. The right lock will require some mechanical attention as the trigger does not fire though the left lock and rifle mechanism seem to function well mechanically. Length-of-pull is 15 1/4'' and weight is 7 lbs. 4 3/4 oz. A fine and classic high grade drilling from the respected Krieghoff firm. (13D11634-2) {C&R} (3000/5000)