Main Sale - September 2012 : Sale A1066 Lot 1724 - S2
W. FOERSTER (BERLIN) A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 10780,

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W. FOERSTER (BERLIN)
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 10780,
29 1/2in. nitro barrels with matt rib engraved 'W. FOERSTER. KONIGL. HOFBUSCHENMACHER. BERLIN.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, bolstered scroll-back treble-grip action with carved serpentine fences, the toplever carved in relief with the initial 'B' surmounted by an Adelskrone, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SICHER' detail, articulated front trigger, bouquet and scroll engraving with beaded borderwork, engraved 'W. FOERSTER' on the right, the left with 'BERLIN', retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, with cheekpiece, sling eyes, weight 6lb. 14oz.
Estimate £600-800

S2