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Lot 1508: Sempert & Krieghoff Neptune Sidelock Drilling

Factory Game Scene Engraved Sempert & Krieghoff Neptune Sidelock Ejector Drilling with Case and Zeiss Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Lot 1508: Sempert & Krieghoff Neptune Sidelock Drilling

Factory Game Scene Engraved Sempert & Krieghoff Neptune Sidelock Ejector Drilling with Case and Zeiss Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $7,500
Price Realized:
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Factory Game Scene Engraved Sempert & Krieghoff Neptune Sidelock Ejector Drilling with Case and Zeiss Scope

Manufacturer: Krieghoff Heinrich Gun Co
Model: Drilling
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16/8x57
Barrel: 25 5/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/grey
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2166
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 338
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Dated 1931. Blued steel barrels with beaded blade front sight, two flip up rear sights, and quick detachable scope mounts with a mounted Zeiss scope on the matted solid rib as well as "SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF, SUHL" on both shotgun barrels. The shotgun barrels have chambers measured at 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors and bands of engraving around either breech. The grey finished sideclipped, sidelock action displays floral scrollwork on a matted background surrounding game scenes on either lockplate. The left lockplate shows a roebuck and doe in a forest scene and the right has a fox and a pair of geese in a marsh scene. The gun features a side mounted safety switch, cocking indicators, and a manual cocking lever for the rifle barrel. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings, Deeley latch release, and horn tip insert along with the straight grip stock which has diamond inserts at the flats, raised cheek piece, engraved cartridge trap, and serrated horn buttplate. Includes a grey leatherbound takedown case containing cleaning tools. straps, oiler, four full boxes (10 rounds each) of birdshot, full box of slugs (5 rounds), four loose shells, and a full box (20 rounds) of 8x57 JR. Length of pull is 14 1/4 inches. Weight 8 lbs. 3 oz. scope included.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and grey finishes with only minor handling evidence. The wood is very fine with some scattered minor handling marks, minor high edge wear, slight insect damage to the butt, and overall crisp checkering. The scope optics are clear. The case is very good with minor storage and travel wear. Mechanically excellent.



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