Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2019 : Sale A1219 Lot 1216
H. SCHEIRING (FERLACH) A FINE 7MM REM. MAG. JAEGER PATENT SINGLE-BARRELLED SIDEPLATED PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER HAMMERLESS NON-EJECTOR...

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H. SCHEIRING (FERLACH)
A FINE 7MM REM. MAG. JAEGER PATENT SINGLE-BARRELLED SIDEPLATED PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER HAMMERLESS NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no. 571 , with extra .22 Hornet barrel,
25in. fluted octagonal 7mm Rem. Mag. barrel, stepped integral rib signed 'H. Scheiring - Ferlach' with flip-up open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the sight rib with fine acanthus scroll detailing and mounted with a Swarovski 3-12x50 Habicht telescopic sight, serial no. P692581998, in acanthus scroll and florally-engraved quickly-detachable mounts, the breech end with further acanthus scroll and floral engraving with central gold-inlaid rose, individual unchequered fore-end decorated en suite, with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and schnabel tip;
22 3/4n. fluted octagonal .22 Hornet barrel, stepped integral rib signed 'H. Scheiring - Ferlach' with flip-up open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the sight rib with fine acanthus scroll detailing and mounted with a Swarovski 2,5-10x42 Habicht telescopic sight, serial no. P661033995, in acanthus scroll and florally-engraved quickly-detachable mounts, the breech end with further acanthus scroll and floral engraving with central gold-inlaid rose, individual unchequered fore-end decorated en suite, with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and schnabel tip;
action incorporating Franz Jaeger 1906 patent 'kippblockverschluss' sprung breechblock, manual sprung safety / cocking slide, set triggers, the action, decorative sideplates and furniture continuing the theme of acanthus scrollwork and floral bouquets with a single gold-inlaid rose, the sideplates with finely engraved game scenes in bulino style with a herd of chamois on a hillside to the left, a herd of black sable antelope to the right and the underside with a vignette of a fox with capercaillie, the underlever gold-inlaid with a monogram, silver finish, 14 1/4in. exhibition grade birds-eye walnut pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece, bird's-head pistolgrip fluted to the rear, hogsback comb, sling swivels and including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 15oz. (unscoped, 7mm Rem Mag barrel) and 8lb. 5oz. (with scope), weight 6lb. 1oz. (unscoped, .22H barrel) and 7lb. 6oz. (with scope), all in its claret velveteen lined fitted alloy flight case, with provision for both barrels and telescopic sights

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Estimate £12,000-16,000

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