Fine Modern & Antique Arms - December 2020 : Sale A1220 Lot 1259
H. SCHEIRING AN 8x57JRS JAEGER PATENT PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 8111945,

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** H. SCHEIRING
AN 8x57JRS JAEGER PATENT PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 8111945,
dated for 2004, 21 1/2in. nitro barrels with floral and scroll engraved two-stage sight rib, folding open-sight with gold-inlaid sighting detail, ramp-mounted blade foresight, flush rib engraved in script 'H. Scheiring Ferlach', the breech end mounted with a Swarovski 1,25-4x24 Habicht telescopic sight, serial no. P742061271, in engraved quickly-detachable mounts, ultra slender action incorporating Franz Jaeger 1909 patent 'kippblockverschluss' sprung breechblock, carved fences, manual safety, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, set front trigger, engraved with fine bouquet and acanthus scrollwork, bright and blued finish overall, 14 5/8in. unchequered boldly-figured pistolgrip stock, steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), and including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, unchequered schnabel fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and ejector / non-ejector selector, weight 5lb. 15oz. (unscoped) and 7lb. 2oz. (with scope), in its fitted alloy flight case, together with a full tang hunting knife with 3 3/4in. drop point damascus blade, wood grips, the guard scroll engraved and monogrammed 'CL'

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Estimate £14,000-18,000

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