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Lot 1531: Fortuna Sidelock Combination Gun 4 Barrel Set and 3 Zeiss Scopes

Factory Game Scene Engraved and Gold Inlaid Fortuna Sidelock Combination Gun Four Barrel Set with Case and Three Zeiss Scopes

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Lot 1531: Fortuna Sidelock Combination Gun 4 Barrel Set and 3 Zeiss Scopes

Factory Game Scene Engraved and Gold Inlaid Fortuna Sidelock Combination Gun Four Barrel Set with Case and Three Zeiss Scopes

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Estimated Price: $6,000 - $9,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Game Scene Engraved and Gold Inlaid Fortuna Sidelock Combination Gun Four Barrel Set with Case and Three Zeiss Scopes

Manufacturer: Fortuna
Model: Combination
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16/7x65R
Barrel: 25 5/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2504
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 444
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Built with blued Bohler steel barrels featuring a beaded blade front sight, flip-up rear sight, and German style claw mounts holding a Zeiss Diavari-ZM 1.5-6x42mm T* scope on the matted solid rib which is marked with a gold "1" at the base. The barrels bear Fortuna maker's marks, front sling swivel, attractive scroll engraving around the breech, import mark under the forend, 1964 dated German proofs, and chambers with automatic ejectors. The shotgun barrel features a 2 3/4 inch chamber and a choke constriction of .037 inches. The barrels are mated to a very attractive coin finished hand detachable sidelock action which displays scroll engraving surrounding "FORTUNA SUHL" on the underside along with a pair of mallards as well as a game scene on either lockplate consisting of a pair of dogs running a pair of boars on the left and a red stag with a pair of hinds on the right. The gun features double triggers (front single set), cocking indicators, and a tang mounted safety with gold inlaid "s" indicator. The gun is fitted with an attractively figured and multi-point checkered three-piece forend with engraved fittings and a pistol grip stock, polymer grip cap, raised cheekpiece, rear sling swivel, and horn buttplate. Included with the gun are three extra barrels sets, all of which utilize the same forend, the first is a 25 5/8 inches double 9.3x74R barrel set with a Zeiss Diavari-C 1.5-4.5x18mm scope, the second is a 25 5/8 inches double 7x65R barrel set with a Zeiss Diavari-Z 2.5-10x52mm T* scope, and the third is a double 16 gauge set with 2 3/4 inch chambers and choke constrictions of .030/.037 inches. Also included is a wood and leather takedown case that fits the action, four barrels, and one scope. Length of pull 14 3/4 inches. Weight 9 lbs. 4 oz. (with scope). Provenance: The Harro Kniffka Collection, esteemed European collector of fine sporting guns and rifles and Founder of Hanseatic Lloyd Schiffahrt

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, coin, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The extra barrels and optics are all excellent. Case is very good. Mechanically excellent. A great chance to own one gun for all your hunting needs!



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