Product Details
JOSEF HAMBRUSCH
A FINE, VIRTUALLY UNUSED SAX-KRONEN SYSTEM .338 WIN. MAG. SELF-COCKING HAMMER EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE , serial no. 3809,
25in. nitro chopperlump barrels, profusely scroll-engraved and gold-inlaid at the breech ends, with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted gold blade fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Leupold Vari - X III 1.5x5 telescopic sight in quickly-detachable, scroll-engraved and gold-inlaid mounts, Kronen system self-cocking treble-grip action with carved serpentine fences, sidelocks with rebounding hammers, removable striker discs, articulated front trigger, manual safety, elongated top-strap, gold-washed triggers and internals, the action, lockplates and furniture profusely carved in relief with bold acanthus scrolls and stylised leafwork with gold-inlaid details, the fore-end iron decorated en-suite, the lockplates relief-engraved and gold-inlaid with scenes of grazing plains game and prowling leopard, signed 'KRAMER', the triggerguard gold-inlaid with the serial number and 'LA ROCHELLE 1997', 14 3/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling eyes, ornately engraved steel pistolgrip-cap with gold detailing and inscribed 'SAX' in a cruciform, including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, semi-beavertail fore-end with Deeley and Edge patent fore-end fastener, weight 9lb. 14oz., in its fitted, maroon velvet lined brass-cornered leather case with leather 'EDITION LA ROCHELLE' label and canvas outer cover
Estimate £15,000-20,000
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