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HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS AB
A RARE 12-BORE 'HAMMERLESS MODELL EHRENPREUSS' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 39/75,
circa 1977 and number 39 of just 75 examples made between 1975 and 1977, 27 1/2in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2026) with tapered raised matt rib, the breech end with a banner engraved 'HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS AB', the tubes with extensive acanthus scroll detailing, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, stepped treble-grip scoop-back action with side-clips, the fences carved in high relief with a stylised feather design, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, bold acanthus scroll engraving with ornate bordering, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, the triggerguard with central gold-inlaid monogram 'JA', the action flats marked 'S' for Nils Abrahamsson (finisher), 14 1/2in. stock, silver oval escutcheon with a crest and Swedish silver hallmarks for 1978, slim profile fore-end with Deeley & Edge style release lever, weight 6lb. 13oz.
Provenance: The vendor has kindly informed us that several generations of his family have played a pivotal role in the development and history of the Husqvarna group, his Great Grandfather being head of the Husqvarna Weapons factory in the 1860's and subsequent generations holding board member and Chairman positions right through until the company was acquired by Electrolux.
This particular gun was given to him by his father in 1978 to replace his existing Ehrenpreuss model shotgun which had been stolen from his house in London in January 1978
Other Notes: The Ehrenpreuss is regarded as the finest luxury model ever produced by Husqvarna, replacing its predecessor the 'Modell Lyx Special' as top of the range in the final three years of the company being an independent gunmaker. When the company was bought in 1977 by Electrolux, the gunmaking arm of the company was sold to FFV-Carl Gustaf.
Just 75 examples of this model were built
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Estimate £1,500-2,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act