Product Details
WILFRIED GLANZNIG
AN EXCEPTIONAL, DEFLORIAN-ENGRAVED 9.3x74R / 6.5X57R / 20-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR DRILLING, serial no. 53054,
25 1/2in. blued nitro barrels with raised sight rib with bright steel finish, finely engraved folding open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-C 3-9x36 T* telescopic sight in exquisitely engraved bright steel finish quickly-detachable mounts, the rib signed by the maker, the breech end with floral and scroll flourishes, 3in. shot chamber, bored approx. 1/4 choke, slim treble-grip action with hidden third bite, short side-bolsters, finely carved fences, removable striker discs, top strap with sprung safety with integral shot / ball selector switch, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, set triggers, the action, lockplates and furniture exquisitely engraved with tight acanthus scrollwork and floral bouquets and with fine gold highlighting, the fore-end decorated en suite, the left lockplate signed 'W. GLANZNIG' in a scrolling banner, the triggerplate signed 'J. Deflorian', 14 5/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with fluted grip, cheekpiece, finely engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and sling swivels, including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 8lb. 15oz., in its blue velveteen lined brass-cornered leather case, with 'passport' signed by the maker
Provenance: For the maker's provenance please see the preceding Lot.
Estimate £35,000-40,000
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