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Lot 1527: Krieghoff Neptune Primus Hand Detachable Sidelock Drilling

Factory Game Scene Engraved and Gold Inlaid Krieghoff Neptune Primus Hand Detachable Sidelock Drilling with Case and Zeiss Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Lot 1527: Krieghoff Neptune Primus Hand Detachable Sidelock Drilling

Factory Game Scene Engraved and Gold Inlaid Krieghoff Neptune Primus Hand Detachable Sidelock Drilling with Case and Zeiss Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Estimated Price: $9,000 - $14,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Game Scene Engraved and Gold Inlaid Krieghoff Neptune Primus Hand Detachable Sidelock Drilling with Case and Zeiss Scope

Manufacturer: Krieghoff Heinrich Gun Co
Model: Neptun Primus
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16x16x7mm
Barrel: 25 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1931
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 350
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1975. Blued Bohler Antinit steel barrels with blade front sight, automatic flip up rear sight, and German claw scope mounts (which hold a Zeiss Diavari-Z 1.5-6x42 scope) on the matted solid rib, dual gold band at either shotgun muzzle, engraving on the scope mounts, rifle barrel marked with the caliber "7X65R", and 70 mm (2 3/4 inch) chambers with extractors on the shotgun barrels. The coin finished hand detachable sidelock action displays floral scroll engraving surrounding game scenes on either side as well as "KRIEGHOFF/NEPTUNE PRIMUS" on the underside. The left game scene shows a roaring red stag with four hinds in a forest/field scene and the right side has a roebuck and two does in a forest scene. The gun features dual gold triggers, cocking indicators for the shotgun barrels, manual cocking piece for the rifle barrel, and manual safety switch. Beautifully figured, skip-line checkered French walnut forend with engraved fittings, including the Deeley latch release and pistol grip stock with raised cheek piece and polymer grip cap and buttplate with white-line spacers. Includes a leather bound takedown case, importation paperwork, nickel oiler, and leather sling. Barrel and stock measurements for the shotgun barrels (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .668/.666 inches; choke constriction .035/.030 inches; minimum wall thickness .035/.036 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/4 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 9 lbs. 4 oz. scope included. Provenance: The Klaus Meyer Collection

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is very fine with light storage/use evidence. The scope optics are sharp. Mechanically excellent.



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