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H. SCHEIRING .375 H&H MAG JAEGER PUSH-FORWD U'LEVER S'LOCK
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H. SCHEIRING A .375 H&H MAG. (RIMLESS) JAEGER PATENT PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE,
serial no. 14146, with additional 8x75RS barrels,
25 3/4in. nitro .375 H&H barrels signed in script 'H. Scheiring - Ferlach', sight rib carved with scrolling foliate designs, flip-up open sights and ramp-mounted blade fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Swarovski Z6i 1-6x24 telescopic sight, serial no. R770703989, in quickly-detachable mounts, the rings with foliate carvings and gold line details;
25 3/4in. nitro 8x75RS barrels signed in script 'H. Scheiring - Ferlach', sight rib carved with scrolling foliate designs, flip-up open sights and ramp-mounted blade fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Swarovski Z6i 1-6x24 telescopic sight, serial no. R770703987, in quickly-detachable mounts, the rings with foliate carvings and gold line details;
action incorporating Franz Jaeger 1909 patent 'kippblockverschluss' sprung breechblock, carved fences, manual safety, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, non-selective single trigger, the action and furniture relief engraved with stylised scrolling acanthus leaves on a darkly matted background, the lockplates carved with African game scenes, to the left Cape buffalo grazing with a leopard watching from a tree, the the right African elephant at a watering hole, the underside with a sable antelope being attacked by a lion, the whole with gold line detailing, 14 3/4in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock, steel pistolgrip-cap engraved with scrollwork surrounding a warthog, 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, the fore-ends with schnabel tips, Deeley & Edge patent release catches and ejector / non-ejector selectors, weight 7lb. 15oz. (.375 barrels, unscoped) and 9lb. 5oz. (.375 barrels, with scope); 7lb. 6oz. (8x75RS barrels, unscoped) and 8lb. 13oz. (8x75RS barrels, with scope), in its lightweight leather case with provision for both sets of scoped barrels, together with two Reflex sights on quickly detachable rail mounts (engraved with appropriate calibre designations)
Estimate £15,000-18,000
Sold for £16,000
** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price. 25% BUYERS PREMIUM
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H. SCHEIRING .375 H&H MAG JAEGER PATENT PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE