Product Details
O. GEYGER & CO.
A .405 WIN. 'CLAMSHELL' BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 2232 / 2068,
24 1/8in. Boehler steel replacement nitro barrels (the undersides initialled MKW, possible recrowned), with raised file cut rib, open sights and ramped bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Kahles Heliavier telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts (frozen), the rib and telescopic sight both engraved 'MARTIN KRUSCHITZ WIEN', scroll-back treble-grip action with replacement (likely re-centered) removable striker discs, matt top standing breech serial numbered 2232 and with pin cocking-indicator apertures (no pins), action flats and barrels serial numbered 2068, manual side safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, double set triggers, horn triggerguard, ejectors at fault, fine floral and acanthus scroll engraving, the action bar engraved 'O. GEYGER & CO. BERLIN', retaining traces of colour-hardening, 14 1/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, horn insert drop points and ornate chequering borders, sling swivels, engraved hinged steel ammunition trap and including 3/4in. recoil pad, weight 9lb. 6oz.
Exhibited: Manuel Lopo de Carvalho Collection
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Estimate £3,000-3,500
S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act