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Lot 505: Simson Drilling Combination 12/8mm

Engraved Simson & Company Drilling

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2008

Lot 505: Simson Drilling Combination 12/8mm

Engraved Simson & Company Drilling

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2008

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Engraved Simson & Company Drilling

Manufacturer: Simson
Model: Drilling
Type: Combination
Gauge: 12/8mm
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 994
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 105
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Matted solid rib barrels with polished blade front and folding leaf rear sights. The rib is marked "SIMSON & Co. SUHL, WAFFENFABRIKEN" between the scope mounts. Scalloped boxlock action, with a variety of leaf and plant themed engraving, showing a scene of a pair of Roe bucks on the left and a bugling stag on the right. Double triggers, with set front trigger, brass pin indicators, Greener side safety, and tang mounted selector. Checkered round knob grip stock with sling swivels, carved comb, shadow line cheekpiece, and a checkered buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very good, with 80% of the original blue finish, showing a brown and gray patina on the sides of the barrels, along with some light handling marks and a bright gray on the high edges. Frame is good, with bright traces of the original case color in the protected areas and a smooth gray patina on the high spots. Stock is good as refinished, with a chip absent from the toe, dents, scratches and scuffs. Action is very good.



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