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Lot 3428: Factory Engraved Thieme & Schlegelmilch Sidelock Double Rifle

Factory Engraved Thieme & Schlegelmilch Nimrod Hammerless Boxlock Double Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2021

Lot 3428: Factory Engraved Thieme & Schlegelmilch Sidelock Double Rifle

Factory Engraved Thieme & Schlegelmilch Nimrod Hammerless Boxlock Double Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2021

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved Thieme & Schlegelmilch Nimrod Hammerless Boxlock Double Rifle

Manufacturer: Thieme & Schlegelmich
Model: Double Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 450/400
Barrel: 23 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1767
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 235
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blued steel barrels with beaded blade front and two position rear sights on the matted solid rib, engraved bands at either breech, caliber marked on the flats "450/400/EXP", and standard German proofmarks with earlier proofmarks struck out. Casehardened sideclipped receiver and Nimrod sideplates feature fine English rose and scroll style engraving with "THIEME & SCHLEGELMILCH/SUHL" and "NIMROD-GEWEHR-FABRIK" in banners on either lock, double triggers, cocking indicators, and tang mounted safety switch. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered walnut splinter forend with engraved fittings and Deeley latch release and pistol grip stock with horn grip cap and buttplate. Length of pull 14 3/16 inches. Weight 6 lbs 10 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 95% reapplied blue finish on the barrels, 50% faded case colors, and mild handling evidence. The wood is also very fine with a few light marks, a slight chip at the toe, and worn but well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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