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W. Collath Underlever Stalking Rifle

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W. Collath Underlever Stalking Rifle
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serial #10217, 9.25 CF, 27 3/4'' octagon barrel with a very good bore showing some scattered light oxidation and pinprick pitting with otherwise strong rifling. This is a nice Collath rifle in an attractive stalking rifle configuration, the inside frame marked ''9.25'' and it appears to be chambered in Collath's 9.3x65R cartridge though a proper chamber cast should be performed to confirm this. The barrel retains about 75-80% original blue appearing stronger under ambient light with overall toning to a pleasant deep gray-brown patina and scattered freckling. The front sling swivel hardware has been re-soldered on at some point and the top flat is nicely matted. The action has toned to a nice smoky case-hardened patina with the edges of the action showing the expected maker markings. The action is embellished in full coverage with some really wonderful Germanic oak leaf motifs, matted background shading and lovely extensive game scenes consisting of a game dog chasing a fox on the left, pair of roe deer on the right, portrait of chamois on top and a resting doe on bottom. There is an un-engraved brass monogram plate on the upper tang as well and the horn underlever and fancy triggerguard remain in about very good condition showing a coating of old varnish and the guard with a number of competent repairs. The checkered walnut buttstock and smooth forend remain in very good plus condition as lightly cleaned and refinished showing some scattered light dings. The left-side cheekpiece retains nice edges and the wood exhibits some attractive grain figure throughout. The smooth rosewood buttplate shows a small filler repair at the toe and length-of-pull is 13 3/4''. The rifle is equipped with a full complement of iron sights including a flip-up rear aperture, standing u-notch rear with two flip-up leaves and medium German silver bead front. The rifle is equipped with wing-style safety at upper tang and double set triggers. A very nice rifle in a fine configuration and with some lovely embellishments. (13C11108-136) {C&R} [Tom Devers Collection] (1800/2200)