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Lot 3433:Engraved Franz Kettner Single Shot Rifle with Zeiss Scope

December 8th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 3433:Engraved Franz Kettner Single Shot Rifle with Zeiss Scope

December 8th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Factory Game Scene Engraved Franz Kettner Single Shot Rifle with Zeiss Scope

Built with a blued steel barrel featuring a ramped blade front sight, a two leaf (one standing, one folding) rear sight, German claw mounts holding a Zeiss scope, front sling swivel, light engraving at the breech, German proof marks dated 1939, and chambers with an extractor. The barrel is fitted to a coin finished sideplated boxlock action which displays floral scroll engraving surrounding a roaring red stag and three hinds on the left and a sounder of boars on the right. The rifle features double set triggers, a sideplate mounted safety, and a bushed firing pin. The rifle is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a pistol grip stock with black diamonds at the drop points, engraved coin finished grip cap, raised cheekpiece, rear sling swivel, and a hard rubber buttplate. Length of pull 14 1/4 inches. Weight 7 lbs. 15 oz.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and some dried grease on the coin finish, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Scope optics clear.
Details
ManufacturerFranz Kettner
ModelSingle Shot
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge8x60 mm
Barrel23 5/8 inch part octagon
Finishblue/coin
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bore is bright with minor signs of use.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1517
Catalog page290
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