Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2018 : Sale A1218 Lot 1220
H. SCHEIRING A FINE 7MM STW SINGLE-BARRELLED SIDEPLATED PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER EJECTOR / NON-EJECTOR SPORTING RIFLE, serial no 17643,

Product Details

H. SCHEIRING
A FINE 7MM STW SINGLE-BARRELLED SIDEPLATED PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER EJECTOR / NON-EJECTOR SPORTING RIFLE, serial no 17643,
25 1/2in. unsighted fluted octagonal barrel signed 'H. Scheiring - Ferlach' and threaded for detachable muzzle break (present), with finely scroll engraved thread protector cap, the breech end carved with scrolling acanthus and mounted with a Swarovski 3-12x50 Habicht telescopic sight, serial number P740454708, in acanthus scroll engraved quickly-detachable mounts, Jaeger patent 'verticalblockverschluss' action with sprung breech face, top tang with sprung safety / cocking lever, the fore-end with ejector / non-ejector selector switch, set triggers, profusely engraved with bold scrolling acanthus designs on a matted background, the underlever silver-inlaid with a monogram, bright finish overall, 15in. very highly-figured stock with unchequered sculpted birdshead pistolgrip with horn cap, sculpted cheekpiece, hogsback comb, sling eyes, and including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, unchequered schnabel fore-end with horn finial, weight 6lb. 6oz. (unscoped) and 7lb. 13oz. (with scope), in its closely fitted claret velveteen-lined take-down alloy flight case

Please click HERE to view Terms & Conditions.

Estimate £15,000-20,000

S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act