Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2017 : Sale A1217 Lot 1700 - S2
H. SCHERPING A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 718,

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H. SCHERPING
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 718,
25in. sleeved nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'H. SCHERPING. HOF-BUCHSENMACHER. HANNOVER', the tubes engraved with hastate flashes of acanthus scrollwork, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. in both, treble-grip action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFTY' detail (sic), the action carved in relief with trailing vines on a matt background, the underside with a vignette of a fox bringing down a hare in a woodland setting, the makers name engraved in crossed scrolling banners, the triggerguard engraved with a crowing capercaillie standing on a branch, brushed finish, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1/2in. ebonite extension, weight 7lb. 1oz., in a lightweight leather case

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Estimate £600-800

S2