Fine Modern & Antique Guns - March 2015 : Sale A0315 Lot 1213 - S1
H. SCHEIRING (FERLACH) A JAEGER PATENT 8X75RS / 5.6X50R MAG. OVER AND UNDER NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 170351,

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H. SCHEIRING (FERLACH)
A JAEGER PATENT 8X75RS / 5.6X50R MAG. SIDEPLATED PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER OVER AND UNDER NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 170351,


25 1/8in. nitro barrels with border engraved sight rib, folding open sights and engraved ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 3-12x50 telescopic sight in engraved quickly-detachable mounts, action incorporating Franz Jaeger 1906 patent 'kippblockverschluss' sprung breechblock, manual safety sprung safety / cocking slide, side-mounted barrel selector switch, set triggers, the action, decorative sideplates and furniture finely carved with floral and scroll motifs interspersed with oak leaves and acorns, 15in. unchequered very highly-figured pistolgrip-stock (crack at hand repaired by the makers) with sculpted birdshead grip, sculpted cheekpiece, hogsback comb, sling swivels, 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, slim unchequered schnabel fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 8lb. 13oz., in a lightweight alloy flight case

Provenance: As with the previous Lot, the vendor has kindly informed us that he specifically requested this particular serial number for the rifle to reflect his date of birth

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Estimate £7,000-9,000

S1