Bonhams 1793 : A 12-bore (2¾in) 'Model 32' single-trigger over-and-under ejector gun by H. Krieghoff, no. 9742/-1/-2

With three sets of barrels
Customised, hold-open toplever, fully-selective single-trigger with manual safety-slide, the bright action-body with some bold foliate-scroll engraving flanking a vacant panel with gold-inlaid border-scrollwork, well-figured stock of swan's-neck form with steel butt-plate engraved en suite with the action, the forend with fish-scale chequering and with carved panels of bold foliate-scrollwork, the Buhler-Laufstahl barrels, engraved H. Krieghoff Ohg., Ulm, Germany, with ribless lower barrels and matt ventilated top-ribs, the lower barrels each supported at the muzzle with a band engraved en suite with the action
14 7/8in. pull (14½in. stock)
9742:- Weight 8lb. 13½oz., 30in. barrels, approx. 7/8 & ½ choke, 2¾in. chambers, German nitro proof
9742-1:- Weight 8lb. 11¼oz., 28in. barrels, both approx. ¼ choke, 2¾in. chambers, German nitro proof
9742-2:- Weight 8lb. 6¾oz., 26½in. barrels, approx. I.C. & cyl., 2¾in. chambers, German nitro proof

Sold for £2,000 inc. premium

Category: Arms and Armour / Sporting Guns

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