Product Details
WILFRIED GLANZNIG
AN EXCEPTIONAL, DEFLORIAN-ENGRAVED .375 H&H MAG. SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 53053,
25in. blued nitro barrels with raised sight rib with bright steel finish, finely engraved open sights with folding leaf sight, and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight, 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, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, side-bolsters, finely carved serpentine fences, removable striker discs, elongated top strap, automatic safety, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, 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 1/2in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with fluted grip, cheekpiece, finely engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and sling swivels, including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 10lb. 2oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case, with 'passport' signed by the maker
Provenance: For the maker's provenance please see Lot 1250.
Estimate £40,000-50,000
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