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*EXCEPTIONAL CHARLES DALY "REGENT DIAMOND" GRADE GAME GUN WITH "A & F" HANG TAG.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:7,500.00 USD Estimated At:15,000.00 - 25,000.00 USD
*EXCEPTIONAL CHARLES DALY  REGENT DIAMOND  GRADE GAME GUN WITH  A & F  HANG TAG.
SN 11500. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 28" Dovetailed bbls with raised, concave, matted game rib are fitted with Bradley red bead front and King red bead mid sights, and are gold inlaid "Charles Daly Regent Diamond Quality" in unmatted portion of rib. Breech portion of bbls are engraved for 2-1/2" with exceptionally well cut, large, shaded, open scroll as base for scroll bordered logos for Rochlings Spezial - Steel. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs for 12 ga. with a proof date of 7/24. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with provisional proofs, steel logos, and left bbl with SN. Case hardened, scallop-backed action, stamped "PRUSSIA" on water table, features intercepting sears, pin type cocking indicators, side clips, square crossbolt third fastener, and automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold). Triggers are nickel-plated, blades checkered. Action is engraved with scroll, matching that on bbls, at nearly full coverage, framing oval vignettes of birds and dog relief inlaid in gold. A pheasant flies through woodlands on right side of action with spaniel flushing woodcock on left. A duck surmounted by a sovereign's crown, is flying toward viewer on bottom of action. A pair of snipe fly over marshland on trigger guard bow. Fences are beautifully carved in coiled shell motif. "Charles Daly" is in arched fields behind fences. SN is engraved on trigger guard tang. Intricately marbled and well figured European walnut round knob, semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over Silver pad. Side panels have broad chip carved borders to central checkering. Fleur-di-lis termination extends into checkering with fancy border. A small oval piece of horn with raised teat is inlet into bottom of grip. A gold oval on toe line is engraved "G. P." Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet horn schnabeled tip and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left-.724, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.045 (Extra Full), right -.048 (Extra Full). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 3-1/16", drop at comb: 1-5/8". Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". English type leather case with brass corners and single lock, has small inset leather rectangle gold embossed "G. P." on top. Interior is lined with dark green cloth and contains walnut and brass 2-pc cleaning rod with mop, jag, and Turk's head, pair of snap caps, and two keys. PROVENANCE: Green A & F hang tag outlining features of this particular gun is affixed to trigger guard. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% orig blue with some slight marks, notably two 6" from muzzle on right bbl, and some scattered freckling. Action retains 80 - 90% orig case hardening color, silvered around bottom and beads from normal carrying and wear. Trigger guard tang is silvered. Forend latch is darkened. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, which is somewhat dry and has some minor handling marks. Checkering is dark, with some slight wear. Bores are excellent, bright, smooth, and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong, and in time. Case leather has darkened, but is smooth. There are a few rubs on corners and edges. A portrait of a dog has been scratched into top. Straps are good. Handle is detached on one end. Interior cloth is fine with some areas rubbed through. Accessories are good. A good clean example of this fine, highly sought after, gun.ÊÊ 4-47868 MGM47