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Lot 1539: Frihauf Engraved Krieghoff Model K-20 Over/Under Shotgun

Outstanding Frihauf Master Game Scene Engraved and Gold Inlaid Krieghoff Model K-20 Over/Under Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Lot 1539: Frihauf Engraved Krieghoff Model K-20 Over/Under Shotgun

Outstanding Frihauf Master Game Scene Engraved and Gold Inlaid Krieghoff Model K-20 Over/Under Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Estimated Price: $16,000 - $25,000
Price Realized:
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Outstanding Frihauf Master Game Scene Engraved and Gold Inlaid Krieghoff Model K-20 Over/Under Shotgun with Case

Manufacturer: Krieghoff Heinrich Gun Co
Model: K 20
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 32 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/coin/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1214
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 356
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Blued steel barrels with dual bead sights on the raised trap style matted vent rib, standard Krieghoff markings, 2016 dated German proofs, interchangeable choke system ("0"/"0" installed), and 76 mm (3 inch) chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin grey finished action displays very nice scroll engraving on a matted background which extends to the toplever, upper tang, and trigger guard and surrounds a pair of gold inlaid game scenes as well as "K-20/KRIEGHOFF/GERMANY" in gold on the underside. The left game scenes shows a pair of grouse in flight over a field scene and the right side has a pair of woodcock in flight in a forested scene with both scenes being rendered in high detail by a skilled hand. The trigger plate is signed "H. Frihauf/SU" on the right hand side. Highly figured, multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend with engraved fittings, including the Deeley style release and a pistol grip stock with adjustable comb and rubber recoil pad. Includes a Krieghoff takedown case with stock removal tool and six extra choke tubes (two "1", two "2", and two "3"). Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 15.7 mm (.618 inches) and both measured at .619 inches; minimum wall thickness .0415/.048 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb (current); 3 1/16 inch drop at heel; 15 1/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs 8 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, coin, and gold finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.



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