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Greifelt & Co. Grade 1 Smallbore Scalloped Boxlock Over Under Shotgun

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Greifelt & Co. Grade 1 Smallbore Scalloped Boxlock Over Under Shotgun
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serial #30418, 20 ga (2 5/8''), 26'' solid rib Krupp Fluss-stahl barrels choked cylinder and light modified with bright excellent bores. The barrels of this June 1925 proof-dated double retain about 94% original blue showing some scattered mild thinning and a bit of light oxidation staining along the top barrel approaching the breech. The breeches show lovely filigree scrollwork and floral bouquets and the barrels are retailer marked by Von Lengerke & Detmold of New York City. The action retains generous vibrant case-hardened colors throughout under an old protective lacquer, drifting somewhat to a pleasant smoky gray patina, and is embellished in full coverage with very fine filigree scrollwork, chiseled floral bouquets on fences, and very finely executed game scenes of pheasant right and partridge left. The bow of the guard retains fine original bright blue with the tang flaked to gray and ''SAFE'' is inlaid in gold at the upper tang. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock, forend and smooth side panels remain in about very good condition showing some scattered light dings and the most noticeable apology being a moderate 2'' split at the toe. This was caused by lead weights that were added to the buttstock that have since oxidized and expanded, also resulting in the solid red rubber pad warping outward. The wood otherwise exhibits some nice grain figure and there are little diamond horn inlays at the points of the stock flats. Length of pull is about 14 5/8'' with drops of 1 3/4'' and 2 3/4'' and weight is 6 lbs. The gun is sighted with single brass bead and the gun features double triggers and automatic safety. Barrels lock-up solid on-face via double Kersten locks and the action seems to function well mechanically with robust in-time ejectors. A fine quality and attractive German double, intended for the American market with its more desirable 20 gauge chambering rather than the typical German 16. (13D11108-12) {C&R} [Tom Devers Collection] (3000/5000)