Lot 3451: Factory Engraved Simson Boxlock over/Under Combination Gun

Manufactured in 1964. Blued Spezial-Gewehrlaufstahl barrels with beaded blade front and flip up rear sights on the matted solid rib marked "SIMSON, SUHL (THURINGEN)", 70 mm (2 3/4 inch) chamber with extractor, choke constriction of .044 inches (full). The shotgun barrel currently contains a rifled insert for an unknown 6 mm cartridge. The casehardened, scalloped boxlock action features light scroll engraving with a mallard on the underside and line borders, bushed rifle firing pin, double triggers, and automatic tang safety. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered, three-piece walnut forend with engraved fittings and Deeley latch release and pistol grip stock with cheekpiece and hard rubber grip cap and buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 11/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 9 oz.

Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and 97% original case colors with minor handling evidence. The wood is very fine with a few small dings and scratches and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.