11-01-201411-01-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 1, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Custom Engraved and Carved Fabrique National Bolt Action Rifle

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$1,722$1,400
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2760MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 01, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Custom Engraved and Carved Fabrique National Bolt Action Rifle, c. mid-20th century, serial number 787,.375 caliber, carved stock with foliate designs, and lion heads at the top of each side of the wrist, checkered pistol grip and handguard, diamond bone inlays on each side, receiver marked FN with FAB. NAT. D'ARMES DE GUERRE HERSTAL-BELGIQUE, floor plate is engraved with foliate designs and gold inlaid lion, barrel lg. 24 3/4, overall lg. 44 1/2 in.

Provenance: Built by Kurt Jaeger and brought back from Germany by the consignor after his service in the military during the mid to late 1950s.

Note: FFL.


Estimate $1,500-2,000

Gun is in overall very good condition with no dings and nicks in the stock, and slight wear on the bolt.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords

BELGIQUE, Germany, Kurt Jaeger