SN:18395. Cal. 16 Ga / 7x 65R / 22 Hornet. Unique to European design, the Bockdrilling utilizes a space saving 3rd bbl off axis to the O/U plane. 25-3/4" Bohler Blitz bbls, milled top rib w/ Maker's name in panel. Mounted w/ gold bead caterpillar front sight manual flip-up rear sight blade and vacant QD scope bases, double underlugs and Greener-style crossbolts. 1972 nitro proof, 2-3/4" chamber. Double trigger w/ front set blade. Side safety. Sideplated Kersten style action is French gray finished . Adorned in superb high relief game scene engraving vignettes of red stag in a woodland setting on left side; Roe deer and pheasant on right side and Capercaillie in flight on bottom, all animals are enshrouded in well executed foliate arabesque scroll engraving and edelweiss blossoms in shaded background. Engraver's signature "E.A." on each sideplate. Mounted in figured European walnut with checkering embellished w/ carved oak leaf and acorn patterns. Gripcap has gold oval w/ engraved standing bear holding a tyre? Pancake cheekpiece and Silvers-style pad. European sling mounts. 14-1/4" LOP over Silver's pad. 7lbs-9 oz.

Excellent. Virtually all of the fine factory finish remains with only the slightest of handling marks to the wood and very minor muzzle thinning. Mechanics are crisp. Bright bores with sharp rifling. MODERN.