Fine Modern & Antique Guns - June 2017 : Sale A0617 Lot 1210 - S1
OTMAR KOPEINIG (AACHEN) A FINE, PURGAL-ENGRAVED 8x75 RS SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR 'KIPPLAUF' SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 8402,

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OTMAR KOPEINIG (AACHEN)
A FINE, PURGAL-ENGRAVED 8x75 RS SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR 'KIPPLAUF' SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 8402,
24 7/8in. octagonal to round nitro barrel, fully scroll engraved sight rib with open sights, finely file-cut rib with a banner engraved in script 'Otmar Kopeinig Aachen', ramped high visibility bead fore-sight, the sight ramp with fine acanthus detailing, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Victory Varipoint M 2,5-10x50 T* telescopic sight, serial no. 3489271, in quickly-detachable mounts, the ring finely engraved with acanthus scroll, floral and ribbon motifs, the forward mount base with fine acanthus scroll detailing, quadruple-grip action with removable striker disc, short side bolsters carved in high relief with floral designs on a finely matted background, manual safety, double set triggers, the action, furniture and decorative sideplates finely engraved with acanthus scrollwork interspersed with floral bouquets and ribbonwork, the triggerplate signed 'S. Purgal', old silver finish, 14 3/4in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece, fluted horn pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels and including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 5oz. (without scope) and 9lb. (with scope), in a Blaser universal take-down case

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Estimate £5,000-7,000

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