*TFC MARKED PRE-WAR MERKEL TYPE OVER-UNDER PIGEON GUN RETAILED IN HUNGARY WITH CASE.

SN 6783. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Demi-bloc bbls fitted with narrow, concave, matted, ventilated rib are gold inlaid “Pirk Jozsef Orokose” and “Dotzauer Karoly Budapest” on each side of breech section. Left sides of bbls under 3-pc forend top wood, are stamped with imperial German nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, with proof date of 7/27. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Bohler Antinit” with SN and makers monogram “TFC” (?). Merkel type sideplated boxlock OU action has “TFC” monogram on breechface, and features double Kersten bolt, non-automatic safety (ZARVA gold inlaid), and Miller single non-selective trigger. Action is beautifully engraved with relief olive leaves on bolsters, and otherwise has nearly full coverage of extremely well cut large open shaded scroll. The same gold inlaid names as found on bbls, are on each lockplate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has tang which extends to ivory grip cap. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over black leather faced Silver type pad. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “TIR AUX PIGEONS” “GRAND PRIX DE PAU” and “1929 1/18 – 19″. Matching long ejector 3-pc forend has inset ivory tip and Anson release. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -.720. Bore restrictions: top -.032 (full), bottom -.027 (Imod). Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Older oak and leather case with brass corners is lined in scarlet felt. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain over 90% of an old re-black over some light marks and dents. Action and lockplates retain approx 40% orig case hardening color, the balance nicely silvered. Engraving on trigger guard tang is somewhat washed. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with a number of marks. There is a 2-1/2″ crack in forend running from bottom of iron forward to diamond shaped escutcheon. Forend iron has been drilled to reduce weight. Seven areas under wood of forend have been excavated for same reason. Bores are excellent with one or two light scores, and some light frosting. One very small dent on bottom of bottom bbl is about 13″ back from muzzle. Action is tight. Ejectors are out of time. Bottom ejector is “live”. Trigger works. Case leather has been painted black, and has many subsequent cracks and scuffs, especially on edges. Orig handle is detached, and fair. Interior felt is good with one area ripped away from removal of label (?). Twin bead sights, grip cap and forend inset are all “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49051-1 MGM42 IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2129

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2129	$0.00	TFC MARKED PRE-WAR MERKEL TYPE OVER-UNDER PIGEON GUN RETAILED IN HUNGARY WITH CASE. SN 6783. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Demi-bloc bbls fitted with narrow, concave, matted, ventilated rib are gold inlaid “Pirk Jozsef Orokose” and “Dotzauer Karoly Budapest” on each side of breech section. Left sides of bbls under 3-pc forend top wood, are stamped with imperial German nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, with proof date of 7/27. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Bohler Antinit” with SN and makers monogram “TFC” (?). Merkel type sideplated boxlock OU action has “TFC” monogram on breechface, and features double Kersten bolt, non-automatic safety (ZARVA gold inlaid), and Miller single non-selective trigger. Action is beautifully engraved with relief olive leaves on bolsters, and otherwise has nearly full coverage of extremely well cut large open shaded scroll. The same gold inlaid names as found on bbls, are on each lockplate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has tang which extends to ivory grip cap. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over black leather faced Silver type pad. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “TIR AUX PIGEONS” “GRAND PRIX DE PAU” and “1929 1/18 – 19″. Matching long ejector 3-pc forend has inset ivory tip and Anson release. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -.720. Bore restrictions: top -.032 (full), bottom -.027 (Imod). Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Older oak and leather case with brass corners is lined in scarlet felt. Special Note:* This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain over 90% of an old re-black over some light marks and dents. Action and lockplates retain approx 40% orig case hardening color, the balance nicely silvered. Engraving on trigger guard tang is somewhat washed. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with a number of marks. There is a 2-1/2″ crack in forend running from bottom of iron forward to diamond shaped escutcheon. Forend iron has been drilled to reduce weight. Seven areas under wood of forend have been excavated for same reason. Bores are excellent with one or two light scores, and some light frosting. One very small dent on bottom of bottom bbl is about 13″ back from muzzle. Action is tight. Ejectors are out of time. Bottom ejector is “live”. Trigger works. Case leather has been painted black, and has many subsequent cracks and scuffs, especially on edges. Orig handle is detached, and fair. Interior felt is good with one area ripped away from removal of label (?). Twin bead sights, grip cap and forend inset are all “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49051-1 MGM42 IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2129 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*TFC MARKED PRE-WAR MERKEL TYPE OVER-UNDER PIGEON GUN RETAILED IN HUNGARY WITH CASE.