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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 27, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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V. Chr. Schilling Boxlock Ejector Over-under Small Gauge Three-barrel Set

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$6,150$5,000
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2946MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 27, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

V. Chr. Schilling Boxlock Ejector Over-under Small Gauge Three-barrel Set, c. late 1920s, serial number 1986, 32 gauge, .410, and .410 x 22LR. 26-in. 32 gauge barrels with ventilated rib, 27 5/8-in. .410 bbls with matted solid rib, 26-in. .410/22 barrels with matted rib, all engraved 'V. Chr. Schilling' and 'Suhl – Germany' on either side of ribs, breech sections with foliate scroll engraving, .410/22 barrels have flip-up peep sight at rear, frame engraved with Germanic scroll frame and shaded game scenes; a nye of pheasant are feeding and preening on left side, with a pair of black gamecocks fighting over pair of hens on right, bottom of action portrays an finely engraved oval portrait of auerhahn displaying on branch; blued-steel trigger guard depicts a roe buck on bow, walnut stock with finely checkered forend and grip, overall lg. 43 1/4 in.

Provenance: James D. Julia, March 15, 2015, Lot 2364.

Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed in the terms and conditions.
Estimate $10,000-15,000


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James D. Julia, Germany