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GERMAN BUHAG SUHL BOXLOCK SXS SHOTGUN.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
GERMAN BUHAG SUHL BOXLOCK SXS SHOTGUN.

Cal. 16 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 3447 ("457" = April 1957). The 28.5" import marked bbls. have sling swivel & flattened brass stud. Full chokes. Matted rib has claw mounts holding Carl Zeiss Zielsechs 40mm scope w/ German post reticle. Water tables have 1957 German Nitro proofs. Receiver has woodland scene engraving featuring rabbit & patridge on left side & 2 pheasants on right side along w/ wedges of acanthus scroll engraving on floorplate. Engraving is highlighted by geometric pattern motifs & vine type scroll. Action features cocking indicators, dbl. triggers, ejectors & automatic safety. Splinter forearm & pistol grip walnut stock w/ left side cheekpiece, grip cap, checkering & sling swivel. LOP: 13.4" to hard rubber buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: With Black Plastic Case. CONDITION: good reblued metal finish over prior pitting showing residue where brass bead was installed & pinprick oxidation. Receiver shows light coating of patina. Sanded & refinished wood show smooth checkering, wood break repair at toe, numerous handling marks & large crack at forearm. Buttplate has repaired break. Good shiny bores. Scope has serviceable optics w/ good finish showing finish loss & residue from previous scope cap. PROVENANCE: "Save the Fine Guns". T&G German Gun Imports, bringing fine German guns to a more appreciative market. (22-5053/MD). CURIO. $300-500.