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K.P. Karnopp Customized Winchester Highwall

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:25.00 - 500,000.00 USD
K.P. Karnopp Customized Winchester Highwall
Unique rifle customized by K.P. Karnopp, a writer for "Guns" and other magazines in the 1950's, also did gunsmithing on the side. This rifle was assembled by Karnopp most likely in the 1950's using a 26" Belgian proofed tapered octagon barrel in 8x68R Blindee (Danish Krag) caliber. Barrel is stamped "K.P. Karnopp" under forearm. Barrel has ramped front sight and no rear sight provision. Barrel is fitted on Winchester "Thickside" case-hardened Highwall action with Winchester Schuetzen style double triggers and is fitted with a Lyman tang peep sight. Custom walnut checkered stocks with smooth steel shotgun butt and European style sling swivels. J.T. Livengood Collection. CALIBER: 8x58R Danish Krag. FFL STATUS: Curio & Relic.
CONDITION
Barrel has faded to a gray patina with action retaining 85% original vivid case colors. Sharp checkering with traces of hand rubbed finish with minor dings and handling marks. Good bore and mechanics.