Autumn Sale of Fine and Sporting Arms

HUBERTUS A 16-BORE LEFAUCHEUX BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR SER NO 24541

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Estimated price: £700 - £900

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Steel butt plate chequered in Pugin-style, stock with chequered, rounded semi-pistol grip and forend. Horn Lefaucheux release lever, machine-finished tapered rib with sling attachment to the underside. Nitro-proof barrels engraved ‘SPECIAL’ ‘STAHL’ to the breech end with silver inlaid detailing. Double s, horn covered grip safety with release lever. The action richly adorned throughout. The fences lightly carved, the top strap with stag, acanthus foliate framing and ‘HUBERTUS GEWEHR’, ‘D.R.G.M. 32200’ on scrolls. Pin cocking indicators with further deep acanthus engraving. The sides of the action with woodland scenes of fox and deer. Weight 5lb 15oz, Chambers 2 1/2″, Pull 13 3/4″, Barrels 30 3/4″, OAL 46 1/4″ German Proof c. 1900 Reproved Birmingham 1976 Proof .669 Readings .669, .671 Walls 19, 21


M - B, F - B/C, S - B/C, B - C The butt with some light tarnish, the action sharp throughout. The finish to the barrels intact. The stock undamaged possible refurbished, right hand edge of forend chipped - 2mm x 8mm max overall. The barrels with little frosting